Dmesg Timestamp Converter [2025]

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Convert Linux kernel log timestamps to human-readable dates. Analyze system logs with ease.

✓ Multiple Time Formats✓ Boot Time Support✓ Easy Copy Options

Enter the number from inside the square brackets

Enter when your system booted

Click any format to copy to clipboard

Understanding Dmesg Timestamps

Format Explanation

  • Relative Time

    Seconds since system boot (e.g., [6.639729])

  • Boot Time Reference

    All timestamps are relative to when your system started

  • Microsecond Precision

    Six decimal places for high accuracy timing

Common Uses

  • System Analysis

    Debug boot-time issues and kernel events

  • Performance Monitoring

    Track timing of system events and services

  • Log Correlation

    Match kernel events with other system logs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is dmesg?

Dmesg (display message) is a command on Unix-like operating systems that displays the messages from the kernel ring buffer. These messages include hardware device information, driver initialization, and system errors.

Why are timestamps shown in seconds?

The kernel uses seconds since boot for efficiency and to maintain a consistent time reference even if the system clock changes. This format also provides precise timing for debugging and performance analysis.

How accurate are the timestamps?

Dmesg timestamps are accurate to microseconds (6 decimal places), but the absolute time conversion depends on accurate boot time. System suspension or hibernation can affect the accuracy of converted times.

What about dmesg -T command?

While dmesg -T provides human-readable timestamps directly, it's not available on all systems and versions. This converter helps when -T isn't available or when you need to convert specific timestamps from logs.

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