Military Time Converter
Military time, also known as the 24-hour clock, is commonly used in the military, aviation, and hospitals. This tool helps you convert any time into military format or back to standard AM/PM format.
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Result (Standard Time): —
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Military Time Converter — Convert Military Time to Standard Time
Military Time, also known as the 24-hour clock, is a timekeeping system commonly used in the military, aviation, healthcare, logistics, and other fields where precision and clarity are critical. Unlike the standard 12-hour format (with AM/PM), military time eliminates ambiguity and allows for accurate communication of any time of day.
Our easy-to-use online converter helps you instantly convert between military time and standard AM/PM format. You’ll also find a complete conversion chart below for better understanding and quick reference.
What Is Military Time?
Military time uses a 24-hour clock format where the day starts at 00:00 (midnight) and ends at 23:59 (one minute before the next midnight). The format removes the need for AM or PM, making it ideal for schedules where clarity is essential. For example:
01:00— 1:00 AM12:00— 12:00 PM (noon)15:45— 3:45 PM23:00— 11:00 PM
Military time is widely used not only in the armed forces (U.S. and NATO), but also in commercial aviation, hospitals, public transportation, IT systems, and emergency services.
How to Convert Military Time to Standard Time
The conversion is straightforward:
- If the value is less than 12:00, it’s AM (morning). For example,
08:30= 8:30 AM. - If the value is exactly 12:00, it's 12:00 PM (noon).
- If the value is greater than 12:00, subtract 12 and add PM. For example,
18:45= 6:45 PM. 00:00represents midnight (12:00 AM).
Examples of Military Time Conversion
Here are a few examples:
00:00 is midnight — 12:00 AM.
07:15 is 7:15 AM.
12:00 is 12:00 PM (noon).
14:30 is 2:30 PM.
23:59 is 11:59 PM.
You can also refer to the full Military Time Chart below for a detailed side-by-side comparison of military and standard time values.
Why Use Military Time?
- Unambiguous: No need to clarify AM or PM.
- Internationally recognized: Especially in aviation, medicine, and transportation.
- Ideal for precise schedules: Used in hospitals, emergency services, and the military.
Try the Converter
Use our Military Time Converter above to instantly convert between 24-hour and 12-hour formats. Just enter a time like 1345 to get the standard format (1:45 PM), or type a time in AM/PM format to convert it to military time.
Need a full list? Scroll down to see our complete Military Time Chart with every hour of the day clearly displayed.