Military Time ↔ Standard Time Converter

Convert between 24-hour military time and 12-hour standard time formats.

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What is Military Time?

Military time, also known as 24-hour time, is a timekeeping convention where the day runs from midnight (00:00) to midnight (23:59) without using AM or PM designations. It's used by militaries worldwide, as well as in aviation, healthcare, emergency services, public transportation, and many countries as the standard time format.

In military time, hours from 00 to 11 represent morning times (midnight to 11:00 AM), while hours from 12 to 23 represent afternoon and evening (noon to 11:59 PM). For example, 1:00 PM becomes 13:00, 6:30 PM becomes 18:30, and midnight is 00:00. This format eliminates the ambiguity of AM/PM and reduces the chance of scheduling errors.

Midnight: 00:00 (start of day)
Noon: 12:00
1:00 PM: 13:00
11:59 PM: 23:59 (end of day)

How to Convert Time Formats

Military (24-Hour) to Standard (12-Hour)

Step 1: If hour is 00, convert to 12 AM (midnight)

Step 2: If hour is 1–11, keep hour and use AM

Step 3: If hour is 12, keep hour and use PM (noon)

Step 4: If hour is 13–23, subtract 12 and use PM

Standard (12-Hour) to Military (24-Hour)

Step 1: If time is 12:xx AM (midnight), convert hour to 00

Step 2: If time is 1:xx–11:xx AM, keep hour as is

Step 3: If time is 12:xx PM (noon), keep hour as 12

Step 4: If time is 1:xx–11:xx PM, add 12 to hour

Worked Examples

Example 1: Convert 14:30 (military) to standard time

Step 1: Check the hour

Hour is 14 (greater than 12)

Step 2: Subtract 12 from the hour

14 − 12 = 2, use PM

14:30 = 2:30 PM

Example 2: Convert 2:30 PM (standard) to military time

Step 1: Check the format

Hour is 2 PM (afternoon, not 12 PM)

Step 2: Add 12 to the hour

2 + 12 = 14:30 (24-hour format)

2:30 PM = 14:30

Quick Reference Tables

Military to Standard

24-Hour	12-Hour
00:00	12:00 AM
06:00	6:00 AM
12:00	12:00 PM
13:00	1:00 PM
14:30	2:30 PM
18:00	6:00 PM
20:45	8:45 PM
23:59	11:59 PM

Standard to Military

12-Hour	24-Hour
12:00 AM	00:00
6:00 AM	06:00
12:00 PM	12:00
1:00 PM	13:00
2:30 PM	14:30
6:00 PM	18:00
8:45 PM	20:45
11:59 PM	23:59

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 14:00 in regular time?

14:00 in military time is 2:00 PM in standard 12-hour time. Subtract 12 from any hour greater than 12 to convert to PM time.

Is midnight 00:00 or 24:00?

Midnight is represented as 00:00 in military time (start of the day). The end of the day is 23:59, and the next moment begins a new day at 00:00.

How do you say military time?

Say each digit individually. 14:30 is 'fourteen thirty' or 'fourteen hundred thirty hours'. In the military, they often add 'hours' at the end.

Why use military time?

Military time eliminates AM/PM confusion, provides a universal standard across time zones, reduces scheduling errors, and is more efficient for 24-hour operations.