Military Time Converter
Free military time converter. Convert between standard 12-hour (AM/PM) and 24-hour military time instantly. Live clock, pronunciation guide, and full military time chart.
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How to Use
Choose a mode: "Standard → Military" to convert AM/PM time, or "Military → Standard" to convert 24-hour time.
Select the hour and minute from the dropdowns. The result updates instantly — no button needed.
Click the copy button to copy the result. Use the chart below for a full 24-hour quick reference.
What is Military Time?
Military time is a 24-hour time format that runs from 0000 (midnight) to 2359 (11:59 PM). Unlike 12-hour time with AM/PM, each hour has a unique number: 0100 is 1 AM, 1200 is noon, 1300 is 1 PM, and 0000 is midnight. It is used by the military, healthcare, aviation, emergency services, and most countries outside the US.
Complete Guide to Military Time
How to Convert Standard Time to Military Time
The conversion is straightforward with two simple rules:
AM times (12:01 AM – 12:59 PM): For 1:00 AM through 12:59 PM, the hours stay the same — just remove the colon and AM/PM, and add leading zeros. 8:30 AM = 0830. 11:45 AM = 1145. 12:00 PM (noon) = 1200.
PM times (1:00 PM – 11:59 PM): Add 12 to the hour. 1:00 PM → 1 + 12 = 1300. 5:45 PM → 5 + 12 = 1745. 11:30 PM → 11 + 12 = 2330.
Midnight: 12:00 AM = 0000 (start of day). Some systems also accept 2400 for end of day.
How to Convert Military Time to Standard Time
Hours 0000–0059: This is 12:00–12:59 AM. 0000 = 12:00 AM, 0030 = 12:30 AM.
Hours 0100–1159: Same number with AM. 0800 = 8:00 AM, 1130 = 11:30 AM.
Hours 1200–1259: This is 12:00–12:59 PM. 1200 = 12:00 PM (noon), 1245 = 12:45 PM.
Hours 1300–2359: Subtract 12 and add PM. 1500 → 15 - 12 = 3:00 PM. 2100 → 21 - 12 = 9:00 PM.
How to Read and Say Military Time
Military time is spoken differently than written. Each digit is read separately, with "hundred" or "hours" at the end:
0600 → "zero six hundred" (6:00 AM)
0930 → "zero nine thirty" (9:30 AM)
1430 → "fourteen thirty" (2:30 PM)
2200 → "twenty-two hundred" (10:00 PM)
0015 → "zero zero fifteen" (12:15 AM)
Why Military Time Exists
The 12-hour clock creates dangerous ambiguity. A doctor ordering medication at "8:00" could mean morning or evening — a potentially fatal difference. A flight scheduled for "7:00" could be AM or PM. Military time eliminates this entirely: 0800 is always morning, 2000 is always evening. This is why it's the standard in professions where time errors can have serious consequences: military operations, hospital care, air traffic control, emergency dispatch, and international shipping.
Military Time in Different Countries
Most of the world uses 24-hour time as the default:
24-hour standard: Europe (UK, Germany, France), most of Asia (Japan, China, Korea), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico), Africa, and Russia. Digital clocks, train schedules, and official documents all use 24-hour format.
12-hour standard: United States, Canada, Australia, India, and Philippines use AM/PM in casual everyday use. However, even in these countries, military, aviation, healthcare, and IT professionals use 24-hour time.
Common Military Time Conversions
These are the most commonly searched conversions:
1300 military time = 1:00 PM. 1400 = 2:00 PM. 1500 = 3:00 PM.
1600 = 4:00 PM. 1700 = 5:00 PM. 1800 = 6:00 PM.
1900 = 7:00 PM. 2000 = 8:00 PM. 2100 = 9:00 PM. 2200 = 10:00 PM. 2300 = 11:00 PM.
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