LDAP Timestamp Converter [2025]

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Convert Active Directory timestamps to human-readable dates. Essential for system administrators and Windows developers.

✓ LDAP/FILETIME Support✓ Multiple Output Formats✓ Instant Conversion
LDAP Timestamp
ISO 8601
2025-04-23T13:25:16.809Z
Local Time
4/23/2025, 1:25:16 PM
Unix Timestamp
1745414716

Understanding LDAP Timestamps

Format Specification

  • Time Base

    100-nanosecond intervals since January 1, 1601 UTC

  • Format Length

    18-digit integer or scientific notation

  • Precision

    High precision with nanosecond accuracy

Common Uses

  • Active Directory

    User account timestamps, password expiry

  • Windows System

    File creation times, system events

  • System Logs

    Event logs, security audits

Common LDAP Attributes

User Attributes

  • pwdLastSet

    Last password change timestamp

  • accountExpires

    Account expiration date

  • lastLogon

    Last successful login time

System Attributes

  • whenCreated

    Object creation timestamp

  • whenChanged

    Last modification time

  • badPasswordTime

    Last failed login attempt

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do LDAP timestamps start from 1601?

The Windows NT timestamp format starts from January 1, 1601, as this was the start of the Georgian calendar adoption. This date was chosen by Microsoft for consistency with the NTFS file system.

How accurate are LDAP timestamps?

LDAP timestamps provide extremely high precision with 100-nanosecond intervals. This level of precision is useful for system events and debugging but may be more detail than needed for general use.

What's the maximum date these timestamps can represent?

With 18 digits, LDAP timestamps can represent dates well beyond the year 30000, making them suitable for any practical application requiring future dates.

How do I handle scientific notation?

Our converter automatically handles both standard integer format and scientific notation (e.g., 1.32539220002262206E+17). Both formats will be correctly converted to human-readable dates.

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