Military Time Converter
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Accurate 12-Hour to 24-Hour Time Conversion Tool
Military time, or the 24-hour clock, is the convention of time keeping that runs from 0000 (midnight) to 2359. This format eliminates the confusion of AM and PM, making it essential for military, aviation, travel, and international logistics.
Use this simple and quick Military Time Calculator App to seamlessly convert between the standard 12-hour format and the official 24-hour military time format instantly. Just type in your values—the result updates live!
Standard (12-Hour) to Military Time
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1730
Military Time to Standard (12-Hour)
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5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is military time?
Military time is a method of tracking time based on a full 24-hour day, running from 0000 (midnight) to 2359 (one minute before midnight). It avoids the confusion of AM/PM by using four digits, where the first two represent the hour and the last two represent the minutes.
How do I convert standard time to military time?
For AM times (1:00 AM to 11:59 AM), you simply drop the AM. If the hour is a single digit, add a leading zero (e.g., 9:00 AM is 0900). For PM times (1:00 PM to 11:59 PM), you add 12 to the hour (e.g., $3:00 \text{ PM}$ is $3 + 12 = 1500$). The two exceptions are 12:00 AM (midnight), which is 0000, and 12:00 PM (noon), which is 1200.
How do I convert military time back to standard time?
If the military time is 1300 or higher (up to 2359), subtract 12 from the hour and use PM (e.g., $1800 \to 18 – 12 = 6:00 \text{ PM}$). If the time is 0100 to 1159, use AM. 0000 is 12:00 AM (midnight), and 1200 is 12:00 PM (noon).
Why is military time used?
Military time is used to prevent ambiguity. In the 12-hour clock, 12:00 can mean noon or midnight, and 9:00 can be morning or evening. The 24-hour clock eliminates this confusion, which is crucial for military, aviation, hospitals, and transportation systems where precision is necessary to avoid catastrophic errors.
Is 12 AM considered 0000 or 2400 in military time?
Midnight is officially designated as 0000 at the beginning of a day. While some informal uses might refer to 2400 to mark the end of a previous day, in official military and scheduling contexts, the start of the 24-hour cycle is always 0000.