What is Unix Timestamp?

Unix timestamp is the number of seconds elapsed since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 UTC. Also known as "epoch time".

Why Use Unix Timestamp?

• Works independently of time zones
• Date comparison is done with simple math
• Takes up little space in databases
• Universally supported in programming languages

The 2038 Problem

On 32-bit systems, Unix timestamp will overflow on January 19, 2038. Transitioning to 64-bit systems solves this.

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