How to Use Discord Timestamps

Discord timestamps automatically adjust to each user’s local timezone and provide a consistent way to display dates and times. Here’s how to use them:

• Copy the Code: Click the copy button next to any timestamp format above
• Paste in Discord: Paste the code directly into any Discord message
• Automatic Conversion: Discord will automatically convert it to a readable timestamp
• Timezone Awareness: Each user sees the time in their local timezone

Timestamp Format Types

Discord supports several timestamp formats, each serving different purposes:

• Short Time (t): Shows time only (e.g., 3:30 PM)
• Long Time (T): Shows detailed time (e.g., 3:30:00 PM)
• Short Date (d): Shows date only (e.g., 12/31/2023)
• Long Date (D): Shows full date (e.g., December 31, 2023)
• Short Date/Time (f): Combines short date and time
• Long Date/Time (F): Shows full date and time
• Relative Time (R): Shows relative time (e.g., “in 2 hours”, “3 days ago”)

Tips and Best Practices

• Use relative timestamps (R) for events happening soon
• Use full date/time (F) for important scheduled events
• Always specify your timezone when creating timestamps
• Test timestamps in Discord to ensure they display correctly
• Remember that timestamps are based on Unix time (seconds since January 1, 1970)