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Discord Timestamp Converter

Pick a date and time, then get the Discord timestamp markdown tag (<t:...>) for every display style Discord supports, complete with a live preview.

Category: time
Use Case: Scheduling Discord Server Events, Displaying Timezone-Aware Timestamps in Bots, Countdown Announcements
Privacy: 100% browser-based

Recommended Settings

Pro Tips

  • Paste the copied tag directly into a Discord message box - Discord renders it in each viewer's own local timezone automatically
  • Relative Time (R) is the most commonly used style for countdowns and 'X minutes ago' style messages
  • The same tag looks identical to everyone who sees it, but displays in their own timezone rather than yours
  • This only generates the tag - Discord itself does the actual rendering when the message is sent

Most Popular

Most users copy the Relative Time (R) or Long Date/Time (F) tag for event announcements

When to Use This Tool

Scheduling Discord Server Events

Announce an event time that automatically displays correctly for members in different timezones.

Displaying Timezone-Aware Timestamps in Bots

Generate a timestamp tag for a bot response or embed.

Countdown Announcements

Use the Relative Time style to show a live countdown to an event.

Cross-Timezone Team Coordination

Share a meeting time that each team member sees in their own local time.

How It Works

1

Convert your chosen date and time to a Unix timestamp in seconds

2

Wrap it in Discord's <t:TIMESTAMP:STYLE> markdown syntax for each of the seven supported display styles

3

Preview approximately how each style will render, since Discord formats the final display client-side

100% Private

Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.

Lightning Fast

Powered by Discord timestamp markdown syntax (<t:unix:style>) for optimal performance on modern browsers.

Open Source

Built with verified, open-source libraries. Fully transparent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does everyone see the same time?

Everyone sees the same moment in time, but Discord automatically displays it in each viewer's own local timezone and locale settings - so the exact wording can differ between viewers.

Which style should I use?

Relative Time (R) is popular for countdowns and recency ('in 3 hours'), while Long Date/Time (F) is useful for clearly stating a full scheduled date and time.

Does this work in Slack or other chat apps?

No, the <t:...> tag syntax is specific to Discord. Other platforms don't recognize or render it the same way.

Is my data sent to a server?

No. The timestamp and tags are generated entirely in your browser.

Why is my preview slightly different from what Discord shows?

The preview approximates Discord's own formatting logic using your browser's locale settings - the actual Discord client may format wording very slightly differently.