Tools

Relative Time Generator for Human-Friendly Dates

Generate phrases like “3 days ago” or “in 2 hours” from timestamps.

Relative Time Generator

Turn timestamps into human-friendly phrases for UI labels and feeds. This helps improve readability in notifications, logs, and timelines.

How to use the Relative Time Generator

  1. Enter the date/time to convert.
  2. Click Generate.
  3. Copy the relative output.

Common use cases

  • Displaying “time ago” labels in apps.
  • Generating friendly timestamps for emails.
  • Summarizing event timelines.
  • Converting dates for social feeds.

Tips & notes

  • Use UTC for consistent results across regions.
  • Update labels periodically in live UIs.
  • For exact times, use ISO 8601 formatting.

Related time tools

  • Countdown Timer Generator
  • ISO 8601 Formatter
  • Time Zone Converter

FAQ

Which units are used?
The tool chooses the largest relevant unit.
Is it timezone-aware?
It uses your local timezone unless specified.
Can I force a specific unit?
Not yet. It auto-selects the unit.