📋 Discord Timestamp Formats

Discord supports various timestamp formats that automatically adjust to each user’s timezone and locale preferences. Here’s a complete reference:

Format	Syntax	Example Output	Description
Short Time	<t:timestamp:t>	3:30 PM	Shows time in 12-hour format
Long Time	<t:timestamp:T>	3:30:45 PM	Shows time with seconds
Short Date	<t:timestamp:d>	12/31/2024	Shows date in MM/DD/YYYY format
Long Date	<t:timestamp:D>	December 31, 2024	Shows full date with month name
Short Date/Time	<t:timestamp:f>	December 31, 2024 3:30 PM	Combines long date with short time
Long Date/Time	<t:timestamp:F>	Tuesday, December 31, 2024 3:30 PM	Full date and time with day of week
Relative Time	<t:timestamp:R>	in 2 hours	Shows relative time (ago/in X time)

🌍 How Discord Timestamps Work

Automatic Timezone Conversion: Discord timestamps use Unix timestamps (seconds since January 1, 1970) and automatically convert them to each user’s local timezone. This means when you send a timestamp, everyone sees it in their own timezone.

Dynamic Updates: Relative timestamps (R format) update in real-time. A timestamp showing “in 2 hours” will automatically change to “in 1 hour” after 60 minutes pass.

Locale Support: Timestamps respect each user’s Discord language settings, showing dates and times in their preferred format and language.

💡 Usage Examples

Event Scheduling: Use long date/time format for announcing events: “Meeting starts <t:1735689000:F>”

Deadlines: Use relative time for deadlines: “Assignment due <t:1735689000:R>”

Server Announcements: Combine formats: “Server maintenance on <t:1735689000:D> at <t:1735689000:t>”

🔧 Advanced Features

Embed Integration: Timestamps work in embeds, making them perfect for bots and automated messages.

Mobile Compatibility: All timestamp formats display correctly on Discord mobile apps.

Accessibility: Screen readers can properly interpret Discord timestamps, making your content more accessible.