Discord Timestamp Syntax Cheat Sheet - All 8 Styles with Examples

Discord's built-in timestamp syntax lets you post times that automatically convert to each user's local timezone. This cheat sheet covers every style with copy-paste examples you can use right now.

Quick Syntax Overview

The basic format is <t:{UNIX}:{STYLE}>, where:

• {UNIX} is your Unix timestamp (seconds, not milliseconds)
• {STYLE} is a single letter determining how the time displays

Generate your Unix timestamp with the Discord Time Converter — just pick your date and time, then copy the resulting code.

The 8 Timestamp Styles

Style t — Short Time

<t:1738000000:t>

Displays: 1:30 PM

Best for: Quick references in chat where full date isn't needed.

Style T — Long Time

<t:1738000000:T>

Displays: 1:30:45 PM

Best for: Precise timing when minutes matter (gaming sessions, live events).

Style d — Short Date

<t:1738000000:d>

Displays: 02/26/2026

Best for: Generic event announcements without specific times.

Style D — Long Date

<t:1738000000:D>

Displays: February 26, 2026

Best for: Formal announcements, newsletters, or scheduled content.

Style f — Short Date Time (Most Common)

<t:1738000000:f>

Displays: February 26, 2026 1:30 PM

Best for: Event posts, stream schedules, meetup announcements. This is the workhorse format.

Style F — Long Date Time

<t:1738000000:F>

Displays: Thursday, February 26, 2026 1:30 PM

Best for: Important announcements where day-of-week clarity matters.

Style R — Relative Time

<t:1738000000:R>

Displays: in 2 hours or 2 hours ago

Best for: Countdowns, reminders, and creating urgency ("starts in 1 day!").

Style R Combined with Date

<t:1738000000:f> (<t:1738000000:R>)

Displays: February 26, 2026 1:30 PM (in 2 hours)

Best for: Event posts where you want both the exact time and how soon it is.

Copy-Paste Templates

Event Announcement

🎮 **Gaming Night** is happening soon!

Join us: <t:1738000000:F>
See you there! 👋

Countdown Reminder

⏰ **Stream starts <t:1738000000:R>!**

Don't miss it: <t:1738000000:f>

Weekly Recurring

📅 Weekly meeting next **<t:1738000000:D>**

Time: <t:1738000000:t> (your local time)

Launch Countdown

🚀 **Project Launch in <t:1738000000:R>!**

Exact time: <t:1738000000:f>

Maintenance Window

⚠️ Maintenance scheduled:

Start: <t:1738000000:f>
End: <t:1738010000:f>

Pro Tips

1. Generate once, use everywhere: Create your Unix timestamp once, then reference it in every reminder. This keeps your timeline consistent.

2. Test on mobile: Some styles render differently on mobile. Always preview before posting important announcements.

3. Combine styles strategically: Use <t:UNIX:f> (<t:UNIX:R>) for events — gives exact time plus urgency.

4. Relative times update automatically: The R style always shows "now" relative to when someone reads it, so your countdown messages stay fresh.

5. No bot required: These work in regular messages, announcements, and embeds. No moderator bot needed.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake	Problem	Fix
Using milliseconds	Timestamps show wrong date	Use seconds (10 digits), not 13
Forgetting timezone	Times off by hours	Use UTC or specify timezone when generating
Using only relative	Hard to find exact time	Always pair R with f or F

Related Tools

• Discord Time Converter — Generate correct Unix timestamps
• Discord Timestamp Examples — More real-world use cases

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