Timestampseconds
The term “timestampseconds” refers to a numeric representation of time that counts the number of whole seconds that have elapsed since the Unix epoch, defined as 1970‑01‑01 T00:00:00 Z. It is commonly used in programming, database schemas, and network protocols where a compact, timezone‑agnostic marker for a moment in time is required.
In many systems timestampseconds is stored in an integer column or field. Languages provide built‑in functions
Because the value is an integer the precision is limited to whole seconds, which is sufficient for
Timestampseconds are inherently zone‑neutral, as the epoch is defined in Coordinated Universal Time. When converting to