Documentation
A comprehensive guide to creating, using, and mastering time-related features for Discord.
What Are Discord Timestamps?
Understanding the magic behind time that just works for everyone.
Discord timestamps are a special markup that allows you to display dates and times that automatically convert to each user's local timezone. When you paste a timestamp code, Discord reads it and shows the time adjusted for the person viewing it, making it perfect for coordinating across the globe.
Timestamp Syntax
How to structure the timestamp code.
The basic syntax for a Discord timestamp is:
Where:
- 1640995200 is the specific moment in time, measured in seconds since January 1, 1970 (Unix Epoch).
- f is an optional letter that defines how the timestamp should be displayed.
Format Options
t - Short Time
e.g., 10:20 AM
Usage: <t:1640995200:t>T - Long Time
e.g., 10:20:30 AM
Usage: <t:1640995200:T>d - Short Date
e.g., 04/20/2021
Usage: <t:1640995200:d>D - Long Date
e.g., April 20, 2021
Usage: <t:1640995200:D>f - Short Date/Time
e.g., April 20, 2021 10:20 AM
Usage: <t:1640995200:f>F - Long Date/Time
e.g., Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:20 AM
Usage: <t:1640995200:F>R - Relative Time
e.g., 2 years ago
Usage: <t:1640995200:R>Our Suite of Tools
Everything you need to manage time in your global community.
Timestamp Generator & Kitchen
Our main tool helps you create timestamps effortlessly. The integrated 'Timestamp Kitchen' is a unique feature that lets you see all available formats at once.
- Pick any date and time with an easy-to-use calendar.
- Instantly preview and copy the code for any format, from a single table.
Time Zone Converter
Planning an event across different time zones? Our converter is the perfect tool for the job.
- Select a date and time in your local timezone.
- Choose a target timezone to see the exact corresponding time for your friends.