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Date Format Converter
Compare all common date formats side by side. See how today's date looks in US, UK, European, ISO, and many other standards.
All Date Formats
| Format | Value | Action |
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ISO 8601
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2026-03-09T00:00:00+00:00
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RFC 2822
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Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000
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Unix Timestamp
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1773014400
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YYYYMMDD
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20260309
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DDMMYYYY
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09032026
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MMDDYYYY
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03092026
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YYYY/MM/DD
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2026/03/09
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DD/MM/YYYY
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09/03/2026
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MM/DD/YYYY
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03/09/2026
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YYYY-MM-DD
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2026-03-09
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US Long Format
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Monday, March 9, 2026
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UK Long Format
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Monday, 9 March 2026
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ISO Date & Time
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2026-03-09 00:00:00
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Format Explanations
ISO 8601
The international standard for date and time representation.
ISO 8601 Example 2026-03-09
RFC 2822
Email and HTTP header date format standard.
Example Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +000...
Unix Timestamp
Unix time (or Epoch) is the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC.
Example 1773014400
US Format (MM/DD/YYYY)
Used primarily in the United States: month, day, year.
Example 03/09/2026
UK Format (DD/MM/YYYY)
Used in the United Kingdom: day, month, year.
Example 09/03/2026
Compact Format
Short, space-efficient format ideal for tables and filenames.
Example 20260309
Individual Formats
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FAQ
What are the most common date formats?
The most widely used formats are MM/DD/YYYY (USA), DD/MM/YYYY (most of Europe), and YYYY-MM-DD (ISO 8601 international standard). Each format represents the same date differently, so 03/08/2026 (USA) is the same as 08/03/2026 (Europe) and 2026-03-08 (ISO).
Why do different countries use different date formats?
Date formats developed historically based on local conventions and calendar traditions. The USA uses month-day-year order, while most other countries use day-month-year. The ISO 8601 standard (year-month-day) is used internationally for technical and business applications to avoid confusion.
What is the ISO 8601 date format?
ISO 8601 is the international standard for date representation, formatted as YYYY-MM-DD. This format is unambiguous, sortable, and widely used in computing, databases, and international business. For example, 2026-03-08 clearly represents March 8, 2026.
How do I convert between date formats?
Our website can automatically display dates in your preferred format. You can select from available options in the settings. When converting manually, remember that MM/DD/YYYY can be converted to DD/MM/YYYY by swapping the first two numbers, but YYYY-MM-DD maintains the same number positions.
Which date format should I use for international communication?
For international communication, use the ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD) as it's the globally recognized standard and eliminates ambiguity. This is especially important in business, scientific, and technical contexts where misinterpreting dates can have serious consequences.