Discord timestamp formats
| Code | Style | Example |
|---|
| <t:…:t> | Short time | 8:30 PM |
| <t:…:T> | Long time | 8:30:00 PM |
| <t:…:d> | Short date | 12/31/2026 |
| <t:…:D> | Long date | December 31, 2026 |
| <t:…:f> | Date and time | December 31, 2026 8:30 PM |
| <t:…:F> | Full date and time | Thursday, December 31, 2026 8:30 PM |
| <t:…:R> | Relative | in 2 hours |
Examples are shown in US English. Discord displays each timestamp in the reader's language and time zone.
Great uses for timestamps
- Game nights, raids and tournament start times
- Server events and community calls across time zones
- Deadlines in study or work servers, with a live countdown using the relative style
- Announcements that say exactly when a giveaway ends
Converting times for people in other places? The time duration calculator works out the gap between two times.
Last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Discord timestamp?
It is a special code like <t:1767225600:F> that Discord turns into a date and time. Every reader sees it in their own time zone and language, so "8 PM" is never confusing for friends around the world.
How do I use the timestamp code?
Pick a date and time, choose a format, then copy the code and paste it into any Discord message, channel topic or event description. Discord shows the formatted date when the message is sent.
What do the format letters mean?
t is short time, T long time, d short date, D long date, f short date and time (the default), F full date with weekday, and R relative time like "in 3 hours" or "2 days ago".
Does the relative format update by itself?
Yes. A relative timestamp (R) counts up or down live in Discord, so "in 5 minutes" becomes "in 4 minutes" and later "3 minutes ago".
Which time zone does the generator use?
It uses the time zone of your device when you pick the date and time. The code itself stores a universal Unix timestamp, so it converts correctly for everyone.