Reverse Conversion Tool: Date to Hex Converter

Easily convert hexadecimal (hex) values to human-readable date and time formats using this Hex to Date Converter. Whether you’re analyzing Unix timestamps, decoding machine data, or working with embedded systems, this tool simplifies the conversion of hexadecimal values into meaningful date-time representations.

What Is a Hexadecimal Timestamp?

In computing, timestamps are often stored in hexadecimal format—especially in:

File headers
Low-level system logs
Network protocols
Embedded firmware and sensor logs

For example, a hex value like 0x5F3759DF might represent a Unix timestamp, which converts to a specific date and time.

To understand how this hex value relates to decimal time, you can first try the Hex to Decimal Converter.

How to Convert Hex to Date?

Step-by-Step Explanation:

Hex to Decimal – Convert the hex value to a decimal integer.
Decimal to Timestamp – Interpret the decimal as a Unix timestamp (seconds since Jan 1, 1970 UTC).
Format Date – Convert the timestamp into a readable date/time.

Example:

Hex: 5F3759DF  
Decimal: 1597360735  
Date: August 14, 2020 12:38:55 UTC

You can verify the decimal conversion using our Hex Calculator for multi-step logic.

Features of Our Hex to Date Converter

✅ Converts 32-bit and 64-bit hex timestamps
✅ Supports Unix epoch time (seconds and milliseconds)
✅ Outputs in UTC and local time
✅ Accepts uppercase/lowercase hex input
✅ Clean, fast, and mobile-friendly interface

Need to perform binary conversion first? Try the Binary to Hex Converter to prepare your input.

When Is Hex to Date Conversion Used?

Hexadecimal timestamps appear in:

Database records
IoT device logs
Digital forensics
Low-level file metadata (e.g., FAT32, NTFS)

Developers, cybersecurity professionals, and embedded system engineers use hex-to-date conversions to interpret system behavior and trace logs in forensic analysis.

Related Tools on HexCalculator.org

If you’re working with hex values across different contexts, here are some essential tools:

Hex to Decimal Converter – First step in converting hex to a readable timestamp
Hex Calculator – For addition, subtraction, and conversion of hex values
Hex to Binary Converter – Useful when parsing hex-encoded structures
EBCDIC to Hex Converter – Convert EBCDIC to hex
Hex to EBCDIC Converter – Convert hex to EBCDIC
Little Endian Hex to Decimal Converter – Required when timestamps are stored in little endian byte order

FAQs – Hex to Date Conversion

Q1: What kind of timestamps does this tool support?

It supports Unix timestamps in hexadecimal, both in seconds (32-bit) and milliseconds (64-bit). You can choose your preferred format.

Q2: What if my hex timestamp is stored in little endian?

Use our Little Endian Hex Converter first, then input the result into this tool for an accurate date.

Q3: Can I convert hexadecimal datetime strings from logs?

Yes, if the logs store time as a hex timestamp (e.g., 0x60E44720), just paste it into the tool. If the time is encoded differently (e.g., Windows FILETIME), additional processing may be needed.