UUID v7 is a new UUID format (RFC 9562) that embeds a Unix millisecond timestamp in the first 48 bits, followed by random bits. UUIDs are sortable by creation time.

When should I use UUID v7 vs v4?

Use UUID v7 when you need sortable/time-ordered identifiers (e.g. database primary keys). Use UUID v4 for purely random identifiers.

Is UUID v7 as unique as UUID v4?

Yes. Collisions are still astronomically unlikely — especially since they can only occur within the same millisecond.

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UUID v7 Standard

UUID version 7 identifiers are based on a combination of a Unix timestamp and random number generation.
They are designed to be time-sortable, making them suitable for scenarios where chronological order is important.
The UUID format is defined by RFC 9562.
A UUID is a 128-bit value, typically represented as a hexadecimal string:

xxxxxxxx-xxxx-7xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx where x is any hexadecimal digit, and y is one of 8, 9, A, or B.

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UUID v7 is the modern alternative to UUID v4, defined in RFC 9562. It embeds a Unix timestamp in the first 48 bits, making UUIDs sortable by creation time while maintaining uniqueness. Ideal for database primary keys where insertion order matters.

Generate time-sortable UUID v7 identifiers.

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Examples

Generate UUID v7

Generate a time-based UUID v7.

Input

Output

018e8f24-a1b2-7c3d-8e4f-9a0b1c2d3e4f

Use Cases

Database Primary Keys — Use UUID v7 for sortable primary keys that maintain insertion order.
Distributed Event Logs — Generate chronologically sortable event IDs across distributed systems.
Time-Series Data — Create identifiers that naturally sort by creation time.

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