Convert Unix Timestamp

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I got it, using component_method
Thanks!

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For any avoidance of doubt:

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This works

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Hours 10 is the +10 GMT for me

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Unix Timestamp can go directly in to "second" then add the offset 1970/1/1 and your Time Zone ( +10 for me)

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One common confusion with Unix timestamps is whether they’re in seconds or milliseconds. A 10-digit epoch (e.g., 1711785600) is in seconds, while a 13-digit one (1711785600000) is in milliseconds. If your conversions seem way off, you might just need to divide or multiply by 1000!

Another thing to watch for is time zone offsets. Epoch time is always in UTC, but local time depends on your zone. For example:

  • EST (UTC-5:00) → Subtract 5h
  • PDT (UTC-7:00, DST) → Subtract 7h
  • IST (UTC+5:30) → Add 5h 30m

DST can also mess with conversions, so it's good to double-check. If you need a quick way to switch between seconds/milliseconds and apply time zone offsets, I built a simple epoch converter tool. Hope it helps!

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