🎖️ Military Time Converter
Convert between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats. Learn military time codes.
Time Converter
12-Hour Format (Standard)
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24-Hour Format (Military)
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Current Time
12-Hour:
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24-Hour:
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Military Time Conversion Chart
| 12-Hour | 24-Hour (Military) | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 00:00 | Zero hundred hours |
| 1:00 AM | 01:00 | Zero one hundred hours |
| 2:00 AM | 02:00 | Zero two hundred hours |
| 3:00 AM | 03:00 | Zero three hundred hours |
| 4:00 AM | 04:00 | Zero four hundred hours |
| 5:00 AM | 05:00 | Zero five hundred hours |
| 6:00 AM | 06:00 | Zero six hundred hours |
| 7:00 AM | 07:00 | Zero seven hundred hours |
| 8:00 AM | 08:00 | Zero eight hundred hours |
| 9:00 AM | 09:00 | Zero nine hundred hours |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 | Ten hundred hours |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 | Eleven hundred hours |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 | Twelve hundred hours |
| 1:00 PM | 13:00 | Thirteen hundred hours |
| 2:00 PM | 14:00 | Fourteen hundred hours |
| 3:00 PM | 15:00 | Fifteen hundred hours |
| 4:00 PM | 16:00 | Sixteen hundred hours |
| 5:00 PM | 17:00 | Seventeen hundred hours |
| 6:00 PM | 18:00 | Eighteen hundred hours |
| 7:00 PM | 19:00 | Nineteen hundred hours |
| 8:00 PM | 20:00 | Twenty hundred hours |
| 9:00 PM | 21:00 | Twenty-one hundred hours |
| 10:00 PM | 22:00 | Twenty-two hundred hours |
| 11:00 PM | 23:00 | Twenty-three hundred hours |
Understanding Military Time
Military time, also known as the 24-hour clock, is a timekeeping system that runs from 00:00 (midnight) to 23:59. It eliminates the need for AM/PM designations and is used by military forces, emergency services, hospitals, and many countries worldwide.
Why Use Military Time?
- Clarity: No confusion between AM and PM
- Precision: Unambiguous time representation
- International Standard: Used globally in aviation, military, and healthcare
- Efficiency: Easier for scheduling and record-keeping
How to Convert
12-Hour to 24-Hour:
- Midnight to 12:59 AM: Remove AM, use 00:00-00:59
- 1:00 AM to 11:59 AM: Remove AM, add leading zero if needed
- 12:00 PM to 12:59 PM: Keep as 12:00-12:59
- 1:00 PM to 11:59 PM: Add 12 to the hour, remove PM
24-Hour to 12-Hour:
- 00:00 to 00:59: Add 12, add AM (becomes 12:00-12:59 AM)
- 01:00 to 11:59: Keep same, add AM
- 12:00 to 12:59: Keep same, add PM
- 13:00 to 23:59: Subtract 12, add PM
Quick Reference
- Midnight: 00:00 (or 24:00 at end of day)
- Noon: 12:00
- 1:30 PM: 13:30
- 6:45 PM: 18:45
- 11:59 PM: 23:59
Common Uses
- Military and defense operations
- Aviation and air traffic control
- Healthcare and hospitals
- Emergency services (police, fire, ambulance)
- Public transportation schedules
- International business and communications
- Scientific research and data logging