⏰ Military Time Converter
Convert between 24-hour and 12-hour time
Reference Table
000012:00 AM (Midnight)
01001:00 AM
02002:00 AM
03003:00 AM
04004:00 AM
05005:00 AM
06006:00 AM
07007:00 AM
08008:00 AM
09009:00 AM
100010:00 AM
110011:00 AM
120012:00 PM (Noon)
13001:00 PM
14002:00 PM
15003:00 PM
16004:00 PM
17005:00 PM
18006:00 PM
19007:00 PM
20008:00 PM
21009:00 PM
220010:00 PM
230011:00 PM
How Military Time Conversion Works
- 1Enter a time in either military format (0000-2359) or standard format (1:00 AM-12:59 PM).
- 2For military to standard: hours 00-11 are AM, 12-23 are PM.
- 3Subtract 12 from hours 13-23 to get PM time (e.g., 1500 = 3:00 PM).
- 4For standard to military: add 12 to PM hours (except 12 PM = 1200).
- 5Midnight is 0000, noon is 1200.
About Military Time Converter
Convert between military (24-hour) time and standard (12-hour AM/PM) time. Instant conversion with timezone support. Includes a military time chart for quick reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 0000 in military time?
0000 (zero hundred hours) is midnight — the start of a new day. Some military branches also use 2400 to indicate the end of a day. Both refer to 12:00 AM.
Why does the military use 24-hour time?
24-hour time eliminates AM/PM confusion, which is critical in military operations, aviation, healthcare, and international coordination. There is no ambiguity between 3 AM and 3 PM.
How do I quickly convert PM times?
Add 12 to any PM hour. 1 PM = 1300, 2 PM = 1400, up to 11 PM = 2300. For AM, the hour stays the same but uses leading zeros: 9 AM = 0900. Noon = 1200, midnight = 0000.