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Best answer

Converting Unix timestamps to readable dates before posting to Google Sheets

  • May 21, 2025
  • 3 replies
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I have a Zap that accesses Payhip and posts the data contained in field there in a Google spreadsheet when a sale is made.  It all works fine, except that the date info returned is a Unix timestamp, and to convert it to something usable, I need to apply the formula, (((1747778867/60)/60)/24)+DATE(1970,1,1).  I’d like to do this before posting it to the spreadsheet if possible.  Any thoughts?

Thanks,

JimBP

Best answer by Troy Tessalone

Hi ​@JimBP 

Try using this Zap action: Formatter > Date & Time > Format

  • Specify the FROM Format
  • Specify the TO Format

 

Formatter help: https://zapier.com/apps/formatter/integrations#help

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Troy Tessalone
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  • Troy TessaloneZapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • May 21, 2025

Hi ​@JimBP 

Try using this Zap action: Formatter > Date & Time > Format

  • Specify the FROM Format
  • Specify the TO Format

 

Formatter help: https://zapier.com/apps/formatter/integrations#help

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Platinum Zapier Solution Partner | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
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  • JimBP
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  • May 22, 2025

Thank-you!  that did the trick!  I’m amazed it was so easy.

JammerS
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  • JammerSZapier Staff
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  • May 23, 2025

Wow! Thank you for confirming that Troy’s resolution got the Zap running. This will significantly help our Community members to have as a reference for the same issue.

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