What is Military Time?
Military time is a 24-hour time format used internationally to avoid confusion between AM and PM. It is commonly used in the military, aviation, healthcare, and transportation industries.
In military time, the day runs from 0000 (midnight) to 2359 (11:59 PM). Unlike the 12-hour format, it does not use AM or PM.
Use the converter below to instantly switch between military time and standard 12-hour (AM/PM) format, or refer to the chart for quick reference.
Military Time to 12 hours AM/PM Converter
AM/PM to Military Time Converter (12h to 24h)
Military time uses a 24-hour clock format commonly used by the military, hospitals, and aviation. Instead of AM and PM, the day runs from 0000 to 2359.
Use our military time converter to quickly switch between 24-hour and standard 12-hour formats. You can also refer to the chart below to find common time conversions at a glance.
Military Time Chart
| 12:00 AM | → | 0000 |
| 1:00 AM | → | 0100 |
| 2:00 AM | → | 0200 |
| 3:00 AM | → | 0300 |
| 4:00 AM | → | 0400 |
| 5:00 AM | → | 0500 |
| 6:00 AM | → | 0600 |
| 7:00 AM | → | 0700 |
| 8:00 AM | → | 0800 |
| 9:00 AM | → | 0900 |
| 10:00 AM | → | 1000 |
| 11:00 AM | → | 1100 |
| 12:00 PM | → | 1200 |
| 1:00 PM | → | 1300 |
| 2:00 PM | → | 1400 |
| 3:00 PM | → | 1500 |
| 4:00 PM | → | 1600 |
| 5:00 PM | → | 1700 |
| 6:00 PM | → | 1800 |
| 7:00 PM | → | 1900 |
| 8:00 PM | → | 2000 |
| 9:00 PM | → | 2100 |
| 10:00 PM | → | 2200 |
| 11:00 PM | → | 2300 |
How to Read Military Time
Military time removes AM and PM and uses a 24-hour clock format.
– 0000 = midnight
– 1200 = noon
– 1300 = 1:00 PM
– 2100 = 9:00 PM
Hours from 00 to 11 are morning (AM), and 12 to 23 are afternoon and evening (PM).
