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Military Time Conversion Chart
A full day at a glance. Select a military time to try it in the calculator.
| Military time | 24-hour clock | Standard time |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 AMMidnight | |
| 01:00 | 1:00 AM | |
| 02:00 | 2:00 AM | |
| 03:00 | 3:00 AM | |
| 04:00 | 4:00 AM | |
| 05:00 | 5:00 AM | |
| 06:00 | 6:00 AM | |
| 07:00 | 7:00 AM | |
| 08:00 | 8:00 AM | |
| 09:00 | 9:00 AM | |
| 10:00 | 10:00 AM | |
| 11:00 | 11:00 AM | |
| 12:00 | 12:00 PMNoon | |
| 13:00 | 1:00 PM | |
| 14:00 | 2:00 PM | |
| 15:00 | 3:00 PM | |
| 16:00 | 4:00 PM | |
| 17:00 | 5:00 PM | |
| 18:00 | 6:00 PM | |
| 19:00 | 7:00 PM | |
| 20:00 | 8:00 PM | |
| 21:00 | 9:00 PM | |
| 22:00 | 10:00 PM | |
| 23:00 | 11:00 PM |
0000 starts a day; 2400 can mark its end, equivalent to 0000 the next day. Minutes stay the same in either format.
Common military time examples
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Military Time Zones
Zulu is UTC. Convert a Zulu time to all 25 fixed military zones below. This is separate from changing between 12-hour and 24-hour formats.
Type HHMM or HH:MM, such as 1212. Day labels compare with the UTC date.
See all 25 military time zones
| Zone | UTC offset | 24-hour | 12-hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| YankeeY | UTC−12 | 00:12 | 12:12 AM |
| X-rayX | UTC−11 | 01:12 | 1:12 AM |
| WhiskeyW | UTC−10 | 02:12 | 2:12 AM |
| VictorV | UTC−9 | 03:12 | 3:12 AM |
| UniformU | UTC−8 | 04:12 | 4:12 AM |
| TangoT | UTC−7 | 05:12 | 5:12 AM |
| SierraS | UTC−6 | 06:12 | 6:12 AM |
| RomeoR | UTC−5 | 07:12 | 7:12 AM |
| QuebecQ | UTC−4 | 08:12 | 8:12 AM |
| PapaP | UTC−3 | 09:12 | 9:12 AM |
| OscarO | UTC−2 | 10:12 | 10:12 AM |
| NovemberN | UTC−1 | 11:12 | 11:12 AM |
| ZuluZ | UTC±0 | 12:12 | 12:12 PM |
| AlphaA | UTC+1 | 13:12 | 1:12 PM |
| BravoB | UTC+2 | 14:12 | 2:12 PM |
| CharlieC | UTC+3 | 15:12 | 3:12 PM |
| DeltaD | UTC+4 | 16:12 | 4:12 PM |
| EchoE | UTC+5 | 17:12 | 5:12 PM |
| FoxtrotF | UTC+6 | 18:12 | 6:12 PM |
| GolfG | UTC+7 | 19:12 | 7:12 PM |
| HotelH | UTC+8 | 20:12 | 8:12 PM |
| IndiaI | UTC+9 | 21:12 | 9:12 PM |
| KiloK | UTC+10 | 22:12 | 10:12 PM |
| LimaL | UTC+11 | 23:12 | 11:12 PM |
| MikeM | UTC+12 | 00:12Next day | 12:12 AM |
These are fixed offsets, so daylight saving does not change them. For city time zones and fractional offsets, use the live clock. Read the military time-zone guide.
Explore military time
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How to convert military time
A 24-hour clock gives each hour a different number, so AM and PM are unnecessary. A 12-hour clock repeats hours 1–12 twice a day. Converting between them changes the hour notation, not the time itself.
Military to standard time
- Separate the hours and minutes: 1730 = 17:30.
- For hours above 12, subtract 12: 17 − 12 = 5.
- Add PM: 1730 = 5:30 PM.
Standard to military time
- For PM hours after noon, add 12: 5 + 12 = 17.
- Keep the minutes: 5:30 PM = 17:30.
- Write four digits: 1730.
Remember noon and midnight. 12:00 PM is 1200. 12:00 AM is 0000. Morning hours below 10 need a leading zero: 7:05 AM is 0705.
Military time questions, answered
How do I convert military time to standard time?
Keep the minutes the same. For hours 13 through 23, subtract 12 and add PM. Hours 01 through 11 use AM. 0000 is 12:00 AM; 1200 is 12:00 PM.
How do I convert standard time to military time?
For AM times, keep the hour and add a leading zero when needed. Change 12 AM to 00. For PM times after 12 PM, add 12 to the hour. For example, 5:30 PM becomes 1730.
Is midnight 0000 or 2400?
0000 means the start of a day. 2400 may mark the end of a day: the same instant as 0000 on the following day. This converter accepts 2400 and labels it as next-day midnight.
What is 1700 in military time?
1700 is 5:00 PM. Likewise, 1600 is 4:00 PM, 1800 is 6:00 PM, and 2000 is 8:00 PM. The minutes stay the same.
Does military time use a colon?
Military time is commonly written as four digits, such as 1730. The equivalent 24-hour clock time is 17:30. This tool accepts both forms.
Does changing the time zone change my conversion?
No. The time zone selector changes the live clock. A 12-hour to 24-hour conversion only changes how a local time is written; it does not move that time to another zone.
Where is my conversion history stored?
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