# Date.timestamp

## Function

Read the second-level Unix timestamp of the current Date.

## Syntax

```bt
date_value.timestamp()
```

## Parameters

No parameters.

## Return value

| Type | Description |
| ------ | ------ |
| Int | Returns a Unix timestamp in seconds. |

## Code Example

```bt
result = date().from_timestamp(1).timestamp()

// Output: 1
```

## Notes

- timestamp() reads timestamp, not creates Date. To create a Date, use from_timestamp().