Excel Formulas to Convert Excel Time into Unix Time ~ Quick Solution!!
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Published: 2021-05-06 13:16:57

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Unix time is also known as **Epoch Time** or **POSIX time** or Unix timestamp. The Unix time tracks the time as a **running count of seconds** , and it **begins** from **January 1st, 1970**. It is mostly used in operating systems or file formats. Here we are talking about how to **convert the Excel time into Unix time** quickly. Let’s begin. Get an official version of ** MS Excel**  from the following link: [https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel](https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel)

[![Convert Excel Time to Unix Time](https://geekexcel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Convert-Excel-Time-to-Unix-Time.png)](https://geekexcel.com/excel-formulas-to-convert-excel-time-into-unix-time/convert-excel-time-to-unix-time/#main)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-35944">Convert Excel Time to Unix Time</figcaption>

## General Formula:

- Use the below formula to convert a time in Excel’s format to a Unix timestamp.

**=(A1-[DATE](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-date-function-in-microsoft-excel-365/)(1970,1,1))\*86400**

## Syntax Explanations:

- **DATE** – In Excel, the **[DATE function](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-date-function-in-microsoft-excel-365/)** will combine three different values and returns them as a date.
- **A1**  – It represents the input time on your worksheet.
- **Minus Operator (-**) – This symbol will help to subtract any two values.
- **Multiplication (\*) **– In this symbol will multiply any two values or numbers.
- **Comma symbol (,)** – It is a separator that helps to separate a list of values.
- **Parenthesis ()** – The main purpose of this symbol is to group the elements.

## Example:

Refer to the below example image.

- First, we will enter the input times in **Column B**.
- Now we are going to convert them into a Unix time.

![Input Ranges](https://geekexcel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Input-Ranges-8.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-35950">Input Ranges</figcaption>

- Select any cell and type the above-given formula.

![Enter the formula](https://geekexcel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Enter-the-formula-13.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-35945">Enter the formula</figcaption>

- After that, press  **ENTER**  to get the result out, if you need, drag the fill handle over range to apply the formula.

![Result](https://geekexcel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Result-12.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-35946">Result</figcaption>

## Conclusion:

Hope you like this article on **how to convert Excel time into Unix time**. If you have any **doubt** regarding this article or have any other **questions** related to Excel, let me know in the **comments** section below. I reply to queries frequently!!

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