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Go Time Format Converter

Convert strftime, Java, Python time formats to Go's peculiar reference layout (2006-01-02).

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How to use Go Time Format Converter

Paste your input on the left, choose the options you want, and the output appears instantly on the right. Everything runs in your browser — none of your data is sent to a server.

  • Paste or type your input in the INPUT panel
  • The output regenerates automatically as you type
  • Use Copy to put the result in your clipboard
  • Click Sample to load a working example

What is Go Time Format Converter?

Go's time package uses a unique reference date — "Mon Jan 2 15:04:05 MST 2006" — instead of named tokens like %Y or yyyy. This tool translates familiar format strings from strftime (Python, C), Java SimpleDateFormat, or ISO 8601 into the equivalent Go layout, plus a handy list of common standard layouts (RFC3339, RFC1123, DateTime, Kitchen, etc.). This tool is part of santekno's developer toolbox — a curated collection of utilities built for engineers who care about speed, privacy, and simplicity.

Common use cases

  • Debugging API payloads and integration issues
  • Inspecting tokens, hashes, or encoded strings during development
  • Generating fixtures and sample data for tests
  • Sharing readable output with teammates in code reviews

FAQ

The numbers form a mnemonic: 01/02 03:04:05 PM 2006 MST = Mon Jan 2 15:04:05 MST 2006. Every digit is unique, making the layout self-descriptive.