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# Timestamps

## **What is a timestamp?**

A timestamp is a marker that indicates a specific moment in time, such as when a message was sent or an event occurred.

## What is Unix time?

Unix time, or Epoch time, is a system for measuring time starting from January 1, 1970. It shows the number of seconds that have passed since this point. Discord uses this standard for managing time.

## How to Format a Timestamp in Discord?

To create a timestamp in Discord, use the following format:

```
<t:unix:format>
```

* **`unix`**: The Unix time (epoch time) in seconds. It represents the specific moment you want to display.
* **`format`**: The format you want to use for displaying the timestamp (e.g., `t`, `T`, `d`, `D`, `f`, `F`, `R`).

## Timestamp Formats in Discord

| Format | Description                                                           |
| ------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `t`    | Time in `HH:MM` format                                                |
| `T`    | Time in `HH:MM:SS` format                                             |
| `d`    | Date in `DD/MM/YY` format                                             |
| `D`    | Date in `Day Month, Year` format                                      |
| `f`    | Date and time in `Day Month, Year HH:MM` format                       |
| `F`    | Full date and time in `Day of the week, Day Month, Year HH:MM` format |
| `R`    | Relative time, showing how long ago the timestamp was                 |

### Examples:

| Example Usage      | Result                                                          |
| ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `<t:1671263646:t>` | <img src="/files/RX49LEiqrnBIOW5Lkrup" alt="" data-size="line"> |
| `<t:1671263646:T>` | <img src="/files/0W8TvDcAM8U0bifRCzVN" alt="" data-size="line"> |
| `<t:1671263646:d>` | <img src="/files/EemOtEXzrCObxPsSd4e2" alt="" data-size="line"> |
| `<t:1671263646:D>` | <img src="/files/dgXuEzFQhXjEuOblElpu" alt="" data-size="line"> |
| `<t:1671263646:f>` | <img src="/files/za8Xc0t9dIvNJJAklVuk" alt="" data-size="line"> |
| `<t:1671263646:F>` | <img src="/files/nwMvqK392fVrgHugY6Xp" alt="" data-size="line"> |
| `<t:1671263646:R>` | <img src="/files/wv1bRUG213PVgW7wfyqb" alt="" data-size="line"> |