Military Time Converter
Convert military time ↔ standard 12-hour time instantly
How to Convert Military Time
Easy rule: Hours 0100–1159 = AM (same number). Hours 1300–2359 = PM (subtract 12). 0000 = midnight, 1200 = noon.
Military Time Chart — All 24 Hours
| Military | Standard | Note | Military | Standard | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000 | 12:00 AM | Midnight | 1200 | 12:00 PM | Noon |
| 0100 | 1:00 AM | 1300 | 1:00 PM | ||
| 0200 | 2:00 AM | 1400 | 2:00 PM | ||
| 0300 | 3:00 AM | 1500 | 3:00 PM | ||
| 0400 | 4:00 AM | 1600 | 4:00 PM | ||
| 0500 | 5:00 AM | 1700 | 5:00 PM | ||
| 0600 | 6:00 AM | 1800 | 6:00 PM | ||
| 0700 | 7:00 AM | 1900 | 7:00 PM | ||
| 0800 | 8:00 AM | 2000 | 8:00 PM | ||
| 0900 | 9:00 AM | 2100 | 9:00 PM | ||
| 1000 | 10:00 AM | 2200 | 10:00 PM | ||
| 1100 | 11:00 AM | 2300 | 11:00 PM |
How to Say Military Time
| Military | Say It As | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 0800 | "Zero eight hundred hours" | 8:00 AM |
| 0930 | "Zero nine thirty hours" | 9:30 AM |
| 1200 | "Twelve hundred hours" | 12:00 PM |
| 1300 | "Thirteen hundred hours" | 1:00 PM |
| 1430 | "Fourteen thirty hours" | 2:30 PM |
| 1800 | "Eighteen hundred hours" | 6:00 PM |
| 2100 | "Twenty-one hundred hours" | 9:00 PM |
| 2359 | "Twenty-three fifty-nine hours" | 11:59 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1300 in military time?
1300 military time = 1:00 PM. Subtract 12 from hours above 12: 13 − 12 = 1. So 1300 = 1:00 PM.
What is 1400 in military time?
1400 military time = 2:00 PM. 14 − 12 = 2, no minutes → 2:00 PM.
What is 1500 in military time?
1500 military time = 3:00 PM. 15 − 12 = 3 → 3:00 PM.
What is 2000 in military time?
2000 military time = 8:00 PM. 20 − 12 = 8 → 8:00 PM.
Who uses military time?
Military time (24-hour clock) is used by the military, hospitals, airlines, emergency services, railways, and most countries outside the US. It eliminates AM/PM confusion — critical in medical and operational contexts.
What is the difference between 12-hour and 24-hour time?
12-hour time uses 1–12 with AM/PM. 24-hour (military) time uses 0000–2359 with no AM/PM. 24-hour time is unambiguous — there's no confusion between 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM.