diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index 54bb2c15..a47fedfc 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ Features
 --------
 * Remove support for Python 3.10.
 * Exit faster when using a Boundary tunnel.
+* Add <kbd>C-o</kbd> <kbd>u</kbd> keybindings to insert literal Unix timestamps.
 
 
 Documentation
diff --git a/doc/key_bindings.md b/doc/key_bindings.md
index bec58a0e..fc353b33 100644
--- a/doc/key_bindings.md
+++ b/doc/key_bindings.md
@@ -65,3 +65,11 @@ Insert the current datetime at cursor.
 ## <kbd>C-o</kbd> <kbd>C-t</kbd> _(Emacs-mode)_
 
 Insert the quoted current datetime at cursor.
+
+## <kbd>C-o</kbd> <kbd>u</kbd> _(Emacs-mode)_
+
+Insert the current literal `UNIX_TIMESTAMP()` at cursor, in seconds.
+
+## <kbd>C-o</kbd> <kbd>C-u</kbd> _(Emacs-mode)_
+
+Insert the current literal `UNIX_TIMESTAMP()` at cursor, in microseconds.
diff --git a/mycli/TIPS b/mycli/TIPS
index 39d5c1ab..9fcdfcee 100644
--- a/mycli/TIPS
+++ b/mycli/TIPS
@@ -194,6 +194,8 @@ insert the current datetime using keystrokes control-o + t!
 
 insert the quoted current date using keystrokes control-o + control-t!
 
+insert the literal UNIX_TIMESTAMP() with keystroke control-o + u!
+
 search query history using keystroke control-r!
 
 use keystroke control-g to cancel completion popups!
diff --git a/mycli/key_bindings.py b/mycli/key_bindings.py
index 70038e43..4f325655 100644
--- a/mycli/key_bindings.py
+++ b/mycli/key_bindings.py
@@ -269,6 +269,24 @@ def _(event: KeyPressEvent) -> None:
 
         event.app.current_buffer.insert_text(key_binding_utils.server_datetime(mycli.sqlexecute, quoted=True))
 
+    @kb.add('c-o', 'u', filter=emacs_mode)
+    def _(event: KeyPressEvent) -> None:
+        """
+        Insert the current unix timestamp in seconds.
+        """
+        _logger.debug('Detected <C-o u> key.')
+
+        event.app.current_buffer.insert_text(key_binding_utils.unix_timestamp())
+
+    @kb.add('c-o', 'c-u', filter=emacs_mode)
+    def _(event: KeyPressEvent) -> None:
+        """
+        Insert the current unix timestamp in microseconds.
+        """
+        _logger.debug('Detected <C-o C-u> key.')
+
+        event.app.current_buffer.insert_text(key_binding_utils.unix_timestamp(microseconds=True))
+
     @kb.add("c-r", filter=control_is_searchable)
     def _(event: KeyPressEvent) -> None:
         """Search history using fzf or reverse incremental search."""
diff --git a/mycli/packages/key_binding_utils.py b/mycli/packages/key_binding_utils.py
index e77efee6..8ad176d2 100644
--- a/mycli/packages/key_binding_utils.py
+++ b/mycli/packages/key_binding_utils.py
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 from __future__ import annotations
 
+import math
+import time
 from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, Callable
 
 from prompt_toolkit.shortcuts import PromptSession
@@ -28,6 +30,13 @@ def server_datetime(sqlexecute: SQLExecute, quoted: bool = False) -> str:
         return server_datetime_str
 
 
+def unix_timestamp(microseconds: bool = False) -> str:
+    if microseconds:
+        return str(math.floor(time.time() * 1e6))
+    else:
+        return str(math.floor(time.time()))
+
+
 # todo: maybe these handlers belong in a repl_handlers.py (which does not exist yet)
 # \clip doesn't even have a keybinding
 def handle_clip_command(mycli: 'MyCli', text: str) -> bool:
diff --git a/test/pytests/test_key_binding_utils.py b/test/pytests/test_key_binding_utils.py
index bbb3d619..9f08e955 100644
--- a/test/pytests/test_key_binding_utils.py
+++ b/test/pytests/test_key_binding_utils.py
@@ -60,6 +60,39 @@ def test_server_datetime_returns_quoted_and_unquoted_values() -> None:
     assert key_binding_utils.server_datetime(cast(Any, sqlexecute), quoted=True) == "'2026-04-03 14:05:06'"
 
 
+@pytest.mark.parametrize(
+    ('timestamp', 'expected'),
+    [(0.0, '0'), (1700000000.875, '1700000000'), (-0.125, '-1')],
+)
+def test_unix_timestamp_returns_seconds(
+    monkeypatch: pytest.MonkeyPatch,
+    timestamp: float,
+    expected: str,
+) -> None:
+    monkeypatch.setattr(key_binding_utils.time, 'time', lambda: timestamp)
+
+    assert key_binding_utils.unix_timestamp() == expected
+
+
+@pytest.mark.parametrize(
+    ('timestamp', 'expected'),
+    [
+        (0.0, '0'),
+        (1700000000.875, '1700000000875000'),
+        (0.00000175, '1'),
+        (-0.00000175, '-2'),
+    ],
+)
+def test_unix_timestamp_returns_microseconds(
+    monkeypatch: pytest.MonkeyPatch,
+    timestamp: float,
+    expected: str,
+) -> None:
+    monkeypatch.setattr(key_binding_utils.time, 'time', lambda: timestamp)
+
+    assert key_binding_utils.unix_timestamp(microseconds=True) == expected
+
+
 def test_prettify_statement():
     statement = 'SELECT 1'
     mycli = FakeMyCli()
diff --git a/test/pytests/test_key_bindings.py b/test/pytests/test_key_bindings.py
index c92fc293..2843e7dc 100644
--- a/test/pytests/test_key_bindings.py
+++ b/test/pytests/test_key_bindings.py
@@ -365,6 +365,29 @@ def test_escape_binding_cancels_completion_menu(
     assert event.app.current_buffer.complete_state is None
 
 
+@pytest.mark.parametrize('key, config_name', [(Keys.ControlI, 'tab'), (Keys.ControlAt, 'control_space')])
+@pytest.mark.parametrize('completion_active', [False, True])
+def test_completion_binding_without_configured_behaviors_is_noop(
+    key: Keys,
+    config_name: str,
+    completion_active: bool,
+) -> None:
+    mycli = DummyMyCli(DummyKeysConfig(behaviors={config_name: []}))
+    kb = key_bindings.mycli_bindings(mycli)
+    complete_state = object() if completion_active else None
+    buffer = DummyBuffer(text='sel', complete_state=complete_state)
+    event = make_event(buffer)
+
+    binding_handler(kb, key)(event)
+
+    assert buffer.complete_state is complete_state
+    assert buffer.start_completion_calls == []
+    assert buffer.complete_next_calls == 0
+    assert buffer.cancel_completion_calls == 0
+    assert buffer.start_selection_calls == []
+    assert buffer.inserted_text == []
+
+
 def test_control_space_toolkit_default_starts_selection_for_non_empty_text() -> None:
     mycli = DummyMyCli(DummyKeysConfig(behaviors={'control_space': ['toolkit_default']}))
     kb = key_bindings.mycli_bindings(mycli)
@@ -501,6 +524,44 @@ def test_date_and_datetime_bindings_insert_shortcuts(
     assert event.app.current_buffer.inserted_text == [expected_text]
 
 
+@pytest.mark.parametrize(
+    ('keys', 'expected_text'),
+    [
+        ((Keys.ControlO, 'u'), '1700000000'),
+        ((Keys.ControlO, Keys.ControlU), '1700000000875000'),
+    ],
+)
+def test_unix_timestamp_bindings_insert_numeric_literals(
+    monkeypatch: pytest.MonkeyPatch,
+    keys: tuple[str | Keys, ...],
+    expected_text: str,
+) -> None:
+    mycli = DummyMyCli(DummyKeysConfig(), key_bindings_mode='emacs')
+    kb = key_bindings.mycli_bindings(mycli)
+    event = make_event()
+    monkeypatch.setattr(key_bindings.key_binding_utils.time, 'time', lambda: 1700000000.875)
+
+    binding_handler(kb, *keys)(event)
+
+    assert event.app.current_buffer.inserted_text == [expected_text]
+
+
+@pytest.mark.parametrize('keys', [(Keys.ControlO, 'u'), (Keys.ControlO, Keys.ControlU)])
+@pytest.mark.parametrize('editing_mode, enabled', [(EditingMode.EMACS, True), (EditingMode.VI, False)])
+def test_unix_timestamp_bindings_are_emacs_only(
+    monkeypatch: pytest.MonkeyPatch,
+    keys: tuple[str | Keys, ...],
+    editing_mode: EditingMode,
+    enabled: bool,
+) -> None:
+    mycli = DummyMyCli(DummyKeysConfig())
+    kb = key_bindings.mycli_bindings(mycli)
+    app = DummyApp(current_buffer=DummyBuffer(), editing_mode=editing_mode)
+    patch_filter_app(monkeypatch, app)
+
+    assert binding_filter(kb, *keys)() is enabled
+
+
 def test_control_r_uses_reverse_isearch_mode_when_configured(monkeypatch) -> None:
     mycli = DummyMyCli(DummyKeysConfig(options={'control_r': 'reverse_isearch'}), key_bindings_mode='emacs')
     kb = key_bindings.mycli_bindings(mycli)