What is Discord Timestamp?

Discord timestamp is a powerful feature that allows you to share time-sensitive information in a way that's automatically localized for every user who sees it. When Discord displays a timestamp, it automatically adjusts to show the correct time in each user's local timezone.

Why Use Discord Timestamps?

Discord timestamps solve the common problem of coordinating across different timezones. Instead of saying "the event starts at 6 PM EST" and forcing everyone to convert to their local time, you can use a timestamp that automatically shows the correct time for each person.

How Discord Timestamps Work

Discord timestamps work by converting a specific moment in time to a Unix timestamp (seconds since January 1, 1970) and then displaying it in various formats. When someone views your message, Discord converts this timestamp to their local time automatically.

Available Timestamp Formats

• Short Time (t): Shows only the time (e.g., "9:30 PM")
• Long Time (T): Shows time with seconds (e.g., "9:30:45 PM")
• Short Date (d): Shows date in compact form (e.g., "03/20/2024")
• Long Date (D): Shows date in full form (e.g., "March 20, 2024")
• Short Date/Time (f): Shows date and time (e.g., "March 20, 2024 9:30 PM")
• Long Date/Time (F): Shows full date and time (e.g., "Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:30 PM")
• Relative Time (R): Shows time relative to now (e.g., "2 hours ago")