Free Military Time Converter

Easily convert 24 hour to 12 hour time
Military Time to 12 Hour Time
Military Time
eg 2015
12 Hour Time
eg 8:15pm
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Military Time Conversion Chart

12 Hour Clock 24 Hour Clock
12 AM - Midnight 0000 Hours
1 AM 0100
2 AM 0200
3 AM 0300
4 AM 0400
5 AM 0500
6 AM 0600
7 AM 0700
8 AM 0800
9 AM 0900
10 AM 1000
11 AM 1100
12 PM - Noon 1200
1 PM 1300
2 PM 1400
3 PM 1500
4 PM 1600
5 PM 1700
6 PM 1800
7 PM 1900
8 PM 2000
9 PM 2100
10 PM 2200
11 PM 2300

Military Time (24 hour time format)

Military time, also known as the 24-hour clock, is a concise and clear method of keeping time used globally in various sectors like the military and aviation. This system runs continuously from midnight to midnight, assigning a unique number to each hour of the day.

The origins of the 24-hour clock trace back to ancient Egypt, dating as early as the 11th Dynasty (c. 2100 BC). Its purpose is to eradicate the confusion between AM and PM, ensuring straightforward and precise communication. Today, this unambiguous method of timekeeping is paramount in professions where clarity and precision are non-negotiable.

Advantages of Military Time

One significant advantage of military time is the elimination of ambiguity. By numbering each hour uniquely, it prevents confusion between morning and evening times, which is crucial in professions such as the military and aviation where precise communication is essential. It also simplifies scheduling and timekeeping, as it is easier to calculate durations and intervals without the need to convert between AM and PM.

Converting 24-Hour Time to 12-Hour Time

Converting from 24-hour time to 12-hour time is straightforward. If the hour is 00, it is 12 AM. If the hour is between 01 and 12, it's the same as the 12-hour clock time, but you have to add AM (e.g., 03:00 is 3:00 AM). For hours between 13 and 23, subtract 12 and add PM (e.g., 15:00 is 3:00 PM). The minutes remain the same in both systems.

Converting 12-Hour Time to 24-Hour Time

To convert 12-hour time to 24-hour time, follow a similar process. If the time is between 1:00 and 11:59 AM, it remains the same in military time (e.g., 9:00 AM is 09:00). For 12:00 AM, use 00:00. For times in the PM, add 12 to the hour (e.g., 4:00 PM is 16:00). Again, the minutes do not change.

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