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Last updated: April 13, 2026

Epoch Converter for React Developers

Quick Answer

DevToolHQ's epoch converter works great alongside React. Use it to quickly epoch converter during development, then integrate the pattern into your React codebase using the code example below.

Use Cases in React

  • 1.Convert Unix timestamps from APIs to display dates
  • 2.Store and compare timestamps across time zones
  • 3.Calculate time differences for rate limiting
  • 4.Display "time ago" labels in React views

React Code Example

React
// Display epoch timestamps in React
function TimeAgo({ epoch }: { epoch: number }) {
  const date = new Date(epoch * 1000);
  const rtf = new Intl.RelativeTimeFormat('en', { numeric: 'auto' });
  const diffSec = Math.round((date.getTime() - Date.now()) / 1000);
  const diffMin = Math.round(diffSec / 60);
  return <span>{rtf.format(diffMin, 'minute')}</span>;
}

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