Pick a date and time, then copy a code. Discord shows it in every reader's own time zone.
Previews use your language and time zone. Others see the same moment in theirs.
A timestamp code like <t:1791835200:F> holds a Unix time: the seconds since 1 January 1970 UTC. It is the same moment everywhere, so Discord can show it in each reader’s time zone and language.
Paste the code into any message. R counts down live, so a pair like the “exact time and countdown” row works well for events.
About Discord Timestamps
When your server spans time zones, "8 pm" means something different to everyone. Discord timestamps solve this: you paste a code like <t:1791835200:F>, and Discord shows the time in each reader's own time zone and language. The Timestamp Generator builds those codes from a date and time you pick.
Timestamps are part of Discord itself, so they work for everyone without bots or Nitro, in messages, embeds, events and channel topics.
How to use it
1
Pick a date and time
Choose the date and time in your own time zone. The generator converts it to a Unix timestamp, the number of seconds since 1 January 1970 UTC.
2
Choose a style
Each style shows the same moment differently: short or long time, short or long date, both together, or relative time such as "in 3 hours".
3
Copy the code
Copy a code and paste it into your message. Discord turns it into a highlighted time that readers can hover or tap to see the full date.
The seven styles
Discord has seven timestamp styles. t shows a short time and T a long time with seconds. d and D show a short or long date. f, the default, shows the date and time together, and F adds the weekday. R shows relative time, like "in 2 days" or "5 minutes ago", and it updates while the message is on screen, which makes it a simple countdown.
Good uses
Use F for event announcements so nobody misreads the day, and add R next to it for a live countdown: "Game night <t:…:F> (<t:…:R>)". Use t in casual chat when the day is obvious. In scheduled posts, timestamps stay correct even after daylight saving time changes, because the code stores an exact moment rather than a clock time.
Checking the result
The generator previews each style in English using your device's time zone, which is what you would see in Discord. Readers in other countries see the same moment in their own zone and language. If the preview shows the wrong day, check the date and AM/PM before copying.
Frequently asked questions
Do Discord timestamps work on mobile?
Yes. All Discord apps show timestamps in the reader's local time.
Can I edit a timestamp after posting?
Edit the message and replace the number in the code. Make a new code here for the corrected time.
Why does the relative time not update?
Relative timestamps refresh while Discord is open. If a message has been on screen for a long time, scrolling away and back refreshes it.
Can I use timestamps in channel names?
No. Channel names show the code as plain text. Use them in messages, channel topics, embeds and event descriptions.