🪖 Military Time Converter
Convert between 12-hour and 24-hour (military) time instantly.
Quick Reference Chart
| 12-Hour | Military | 12-Hour | Military |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 00:00 | 12:00 PM | 12:00 |
| 1:00 AM | 01:00 | 1:00 PM | 13:00 |
| 6:00 AM | 06:00 | 6:00 PM | 18:00 |
| 9:00 AM | 09:00 | 9:00 PM | 21:00 |
| 11:59 PM | 23:59 | 11:00 PM | 23:00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert 12-hour time to military time?
For AM times, military time matches the hour (12 AM becomes 00:00). For PM times, add 12 to the hour,
except 12 PM, which stays 12:00.
What does 00:00 mean in military time?
00:00 is midnight, the start of a new day — equivalent to 12:00 AM.
Guide: understanding your result
Key points
- Military (24-hour) time runs from 0000 to 2359. Afternoon hours add 12: 3:00 PM = 1500.
- Midnight is 0000 at the start of a day; 12:00 noon is 1200.
- Hours and minutes are written as four digits without a colon and are often spoken as "fifteen hundred".
Quick reference
| 12-hour | 24-hour |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (midnight) | 0000 |
| 1:00 AM | 0100 |
| 9:30 AM | 0930 |
| 12:00 PM (noon) | 1200 |
| 3:45 PM | 1545 |
| 8:00 PM | 2000 |
| 11:59 PM | 2359 |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Adding 12 to 12 PM (noon) — noon is 1200, not 2400.
- Writing 9:30 AM as 930 instead of 0930.
Frequently asked questions
Is military time the same as UTC?
No. Military time is just a 24-hour format; it can be used with any time zone. The military uses time-zone letters, such as "Zulu" for UTC.
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