Converting an Epoch or UNIX formatted time to a Date and Time object in Okta Workflows requires using the Text to Date card. Administrators can configure this card to parse UNIX timestamps in milliseconds or seconds into a standard Date and Time object.

• Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
• Okta Classic Engine
• Okta Workflows
• Text to Date card

How is Epoch time converted to a Date and Time object in Okta Workflows?

Convert Epoch or UNIX time to a Date and Time object in Okta Workflows by configuring the Text to Date card with the appropriate start input and format settings.

1. Set the start input to the Epoch or UNIX time.
2. Set the format input to lowercase x for a UNIX in milliseconds timestamp, or uppercase X for a UNIX in seconds format, also known as Epoch or UNIX timestamp.

Review the following example flow demonstrating the configuration of the Text to Date card.

Related References

• Date and Time Function Text to Date card
• Convert ISO Date Format to Epoch
• Convert ISO Date Format to UNIX