How to use a Discord timestamp
- Set the date and time above (or hit a preset like “+1 day”).
- Copy the code for the format you want — it looks like
<t:1750000000:F>. - Paste it into a Discord message and send. It renders as a clean, clickable time that shows in each reader's own time zone.
Perfect for raid times, stream schedules, event announcements, giveaways and countdowns on servers with members across the world — no more “8pm EST (1am UTC, 12pm AEDT…)”.
The 7 Discord timestamp formats
| Style | Code | Example output |
|---|---|---|
| Short Time | <t:T:t> | 4:30 PM |
| Long Time | <t:T:T> | 4:30:00 PM |
| Short Date | <t:T:d> | 06/12/2026 |
| Long Date | <t:T:D> | June 12, 2026 |
| Short Date/Time default | <t:T:f> | June 12, 2026 4:30 PM |
| Long Date/Time | <t:T:F> | Friday, June 12, 2026 4:30 PM |
| Relative | <t:T:R> | in 3 hours |
The T in the code is the Unix timestamp (seconds since 1970) — the tool fills that in for you. Omit the trailing :letter and Discord uses Short Date/Time (f).
Why timestamps beat writing the time out
A Discord timestamp encodes one absolute moment. Discord then displays it in each viewer's local time zone, so a single message reads correctly whether someone's in Los Angeles, London or Sydney. The relative format goes further and shows a live “in 2 hours” / “3 days ago” that keeps updating — ideal for reminders that still make sense whenever they're read.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a Discord timestamp?
Pick a date and time, copy the <t:…> code, and paste it into a Discord message. It renders as a localized time for every reader.
What is the Discord timestamp format?
<t:UNIX:STYLE> — UNIX is epoch seconds, STYLE is one of t, T, d, D, f, F or R. No style defaults to f.
Do they adjust to each person's time zone?
Yes — you encode one moment and Discord shows it in each viewer's local zone automatically.
What does the R (relative) format do?
It shows a live “in 3 hours” / “2 days ago” that updates itself — great for event reminders.
Why isn't my timestamp working?
Include the full code with angle brackets and the trailing :letter, and use Unix seconds (not milliseconds). Timestamps render in sent messages, not the typing preview.
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