Clean Discord Time Syntax
Short Date (d)
<t:1778350180:d>05/09/2026
Long Date (D)
<t:1778350180:D>May 9, 2026
Short Time (t)
<t:1778350180:t>6:09 PM
Long Time (T)
<t:1778350180:T>6:09:40 PM
Short Date/Time (f)
<t:1778350180:f>May 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Long Date/Time (F)
<t:1778350180:F>Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Short Date/Time (Alt) (s)
<t:1778350180:s>05/09/2026, 6:09 PM
Long Date/Time (Alt) (S)
<t:1778350180:S>05/09/2026, 6:09:40 PM
Relative Time (R)
<t:1778350180:R>just now
| Type | Chat Syntax | Live Result | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Date (d) | <t:1778350180:d> | 05/09/2026 | |
| Long Date (D) | <t:1778350180:D> | May 9, 2026 | |
| Short Time (t) | <t:1778350180:t> | 6:09 PM | |
| Long Time (T) | <t:1778350180:T> | 6:09:40 PM | |
| Short Date/Time (f) | <t:1778350180:f> | May 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM | |
| Long Date/Time (F) | <t:1778350180:F> | Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM | |
| Short Date/Time (Alt) (s) | <t:1778350180:s> | 05/09/2026, 6:09 PM | |
| Long Date/Time (Alt) (S) | <t:1778350180:S> | 05/09/2026, 6:09:40 PM | |
| Relative Time (R) | <t:1778350180:R> | just now |
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What are Discord Timestamps?
Discord timestamps are a special markdown syntax that lets you embed a date or time directly into a message. Instead of displaying a fixed string like "3:00 PM", Discord renders the timestamp dynamically in each viewer's local timezone and language — so everyone sees the correct local time without any manual conversion.
They are commonly used in event announcements, countdowns, giveaway end times, bot responses, and server embeds. The format is <t:UNIX_TIMESTAMP:STYLE>, where the Unix timestamp is the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 (UTC).
All 9 Timestamp Style Codes
| Code | Name | Example Output |
|---|---|---|
| t | Short Time | 9:01 AM |
| T | Long Time | 9:01:00 AM |
| d | Short Date | 01/01/2020 |
| D | Long Date | January 1, 2020 |
| f | Short Date/Time | January 1, 2020 9:01 AM |
| F | Long Date/Time | Wednesday, January 1, 2020 9:01 AM |
| R | Relative Time | 3 years ago / in 2 hours |
| s | Short Date/Time (Alt) | 01/01/2020, 9:01 AM |
| S | Long Date/Time (Alt) | 01/01/2020, 9:01:00 AM |
How to Use Discord Timestamps
Pick a date and time
Use the date picker and time picker above. You can also click "Use Current Time" to start from right now.
Choose your timezone
Select your local timezone or a specific one. The tool converts your input to a UTC Unix timestamp automatically.
Copy the syntax
Click the copy button next to any style row. Paste the copied <t:...:X> string directly into any Discord message or embed field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Discord timestamps automatically adjust for each viewer?
Yes. Discord renders the timestamp in the local timezone and language of whoever is reading the message. A user in Tokyo and a user in New York will both see the correct local time for their location.
Do timestamps expire or stop working?
No. Discord timestamps are permanent. They display the correct time indefinitely. The relative style (R) will simply keep updating — for example, "in 2 hours" eventually becomes "3 years ago".
Can I use timestamps in bot embeds?
Yes. The <t:UNIX:STYLE> syntax works in any Discord text field — regular messages, embed descriptions, embed fields, and embed footers. Most Discord bots also support generating timestamps programmatically.
What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds that have elapsed since January 1, 1970 at 00:00:00 UTC. It is a universal, timezone-independent way of representing a point in time, which is why Discord uses it internally.