How to Get a 13-Digit Timestamp in Python and Convert to Date

Learn to generate 13-digit millisecond timestamps in Python and convert datetime to timestamp or vice versa. Free tool to validate results!

How to Get a 13-Digit Timestamp in Python and Convert to Date

Python is a go-to language for timestamp handling, especially for high-precision millisecond timestamps. This guide covers generating 13-digit timestamps, converting datetime to timestamp, and vice versa, with DevUtils’ free tool for validation.

What Is a 13-Digit Timestamp?

A 13-digit timestamp is a Unix timestamp in milliseconds, counting from January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC. For example, 1694870400000 is September 16, 2023, 00:00:00 UTC. It’s ideal for real-time applications (Keywords: unix timestamp in milliseconds).

Generating a 13-Digit Timestamp

Use Python’s time module:

import time
timestamp_ms = int(time.time() * 1000)
print(timestamp_ms)  # Output: 1694870400000

• time.time() returns seconds as a float (e.g., 1694870400.0).
• Multiply by 1000 and convert to integer for milliseconds.

Datetime to Timestamp

Convert a date to a timestamp with datetime

from datetime import datetime
dt = datetime(2023, 9, 16)
timestamp_ms = int(dt.timestamp() * 1000)
print(timestamp_ms)  # Output: 1694870400000

Keywords: convert datetime to timestamp.

Timestamp to Datetime

Convert a 13-digit timestamp back to a date:

from datetime import datetime
timestamp_ms = 1694870400000
dt = datetime.fromtimestamp(timestamp_ms / 1000)
print(dt)  # Output: 2023-09-16 00:00:00

Keywords: convert timestamp to datetime.

Validation Tool

Verify your Python timestamps with DevUtils’Timestamp Converter:

• Input the timestamp to check the corresponding date.
• Convert dates to timestamps, including Discord formats (e.g., <t:1694870400:R>).
• Client-side processing for security.

Python offers robust timestamp handling, and DevUtils’ freeTimestamp Tool ensures accurate validation. Try it now to streamline your development!