Convert timestamp into NSDate

Question

I am parsing a JSON file which contains a timestamp. I want to convert this timestamp into an NSDate.

My code :

NSString *depart=[alternates valueForKey:@"startTime"];
NSTimeInterval intervaldep=[depart doubleValue];

NSDate *myDate = [NSDate dateWithTimeIntervalSince1970:intervaldep];

But I am getting wrong date, e.g.: 44135-04-01 03:20:00 +0000 for time stamp 1330606668000. If any one has any idea please help. Thank you.

Are you sure your timestamp contains a value that is a correct time interval? — Alexander, Mar 01 '12 at 08:24
What time is `1330606668000` supposed to be? is it `Thu Mar 01 13:57:48 +0100 2012`? — Jørgen R, Mar 01 '12 at 08:28

score 9 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 01 '12 at 08:28

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Your timestamp contains milliseconds, just divide your timestamp by 1000 (i.e. trim the last three zeros) and you should be fine.

answered Mar 01 '12 at 08:28

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score 2 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:24

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Try to add the NSTimeZone to your NSDate, by default the dates are in GMT0

You can check the syntax here:

Convert UTC NSDate to local Timezone Objective-C

edited May 23 '17 at 12:24

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answered Mar 01 '12 at 08:25

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