UUID v7 Generator
Generate time-ordered UUID v7 identifiers instantly. Embeds a millisecond Unix timestamp for lexicographic sorting (RFC 9562) — entirely in your browser.
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UUID v7 Generator
Unix ms timestamp + Random ·crypto.getRandomValues()
All UUIDs generated locally in your browser. Node field uses a cryptographically random 48-bit value (not a real MAC address).
Your UUID v7 values will appear here.
Set a quantity and click Generate.
What is a UUID v7?
A UUID v7 (version 7) is a Unix‑timestamp UUID from RFC 9562. The first six bytes hold a 48‑bit millisecond Unix timestamp; the 13th character is always '7'; the remaining bits are random with RFC 4122 variant bits.
Version Bit
13th char = '7'
xxxxxxxx-xxxx-7xxx-yxxx-…
Timestamp
60-bit
100ns intervals since
15 Oct 1582
Node Field
48-bit
MAC address or random (this tool uses random)
Standard
RFC 4122
IETF specification
What is a UUID v7?
UUID version 7 is the modern Unix‑timestamp UUID format from draft RFC 9562. It places a 48‑bit millisecond Unix timestamp in the most‑significant six bytes, sets the version nibble to 7, and fills the remaining bits with cryptographic randomness.
Because the timestamp occupies the first bytes, UUID v7 values are lexicographically sortable and ideal for time‑series databases, B-tree indexes, and any system that benefits from naturally ordered keys.
Like previous time-based versions, v7 includes random bits and the RFC 4122 variant. It is not suitable for secret tokens or anything requiring full unpredictability.
For fully random identifiers, see our UUID v4 Generator; for deterministic name-based IDs, use UUID v5.
UUID v7 Format
32 bits
16 bits
16 bits
16 bits
48 bits
The 13th character is always 6 for version 6.
The 17th character contains the RFC 4122 variant bits.
Security Note
UUID v7 is deterministic and embeds time information. Do not use it for secrets, passwords, or tokens. Use a cryptographically random identifier instead.
UUID v7 Field Anatomy
Every UUID v7 is composed of five fields; the first six bytes encode a millisecond timestamp.
| Field | Bits | Description | Fixed value? |
|---|---|---|---|
timestamp_high |
32 | High 32 bits of the 48-bit Unix millisecond timestamp | No — changes per generation |
timestamp_low |
16 | Low 16 bits of the Unix millisecond timestamp | No — changes per generation |
version_and_rand |
16 | Version nibble (7) + 12 random bits |
Version nibble always 7 |
rand_and_var |
16 | Random bits plus 2-bit RFC 4122 variant (10) |
Variant bits always 10 |
random |
48 | Remaining random payload | Regenerated each batch |
Decoded Timestamp of Last Generated UUID v7
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Example UUID v7 Values Generated Now
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How UUID v7 Generation Works
UUID v7 generation follows RFC 9562. The algorithm captures the current time in milliseconds since Unix epoch and writes those 48 bits into the first six bytes of the UUID. The version nibble is set to 7 and the remaining bits are cryptographically random, ensuring lexicographic ordering by timestamp.
JavaScript’s Date.now() already returns milliseconds, so no extra
counter is needed. Randomness fills the remaining 74 bits along with variant
bits for RFC 4122 compliance.
- Get current Unix time in milliseconds (
Date.now()). - Mask to 48 bits and store it big‑endian in bytes 0–5.
- Generate 10 random bytes for the remainder.
- Set the high nibble of byte 6 to
7(version). - Set variant bits of byte 8 to
10(RFC 4122). - Format as
xxxxxxxx-xxxx-7xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx.
When to Use UUID v7
UUID v7 is the modern time-ordered version optimized for lexicographic sorting. Use it whenever time-ordering matters:
When NOT to Use UUID v7
Do not use UUID v7 for session tokens, CSRF tokens, API keys, or any security credential. The predictable timestamp component reduces the search space, making brute-force attacks feasible. Use UUID v4 for security-sensitive identifiers.
UUID v7 vs Other UUID Versions
Understand when to choose UUID v7 over other versions.
| Version | Generation Method | Sortable? | Private? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v1 | Timestamp + MAC/random node | By timestamp | No (reveals time) | Time-ordered logging, Cassandra |
| v2 | DCE Security (POSIX UID/GID) | Partial | No | Legacy DCE systems |
| v3 | MD5 hash of namespace+name | No | Deterministic | Name-based IDs (MD5) |
| v4 | Fully random (122 bits) | No | Yes | General purpose — use our UUID v4 tool |
| v5 | SHA-1 hash of namespace+name | No | Deterministic | Name-based IDs (SHA-1) |
| v7 | Unix ms timestamp + random (RFC 9562) | Lexicographically | Partial | Modern database-friendly sortable IDs |
For most new projects, UUID v7 is the recommended sortable alternative to v6. For random/anonymous IDs, choose UUID v4. See the complete UUID versions guide on our main UUID Generator page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about UUID v7 and this generator.
1 to signal it is not a real hardware address — exactly as RFC 4122 recommends for environments without MAC access. No identifying information about your device is ever used.
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