Military Time Converter

Standard to Military Time

:
1730
17:30 hours

Military to Standard Time

:
5:30 PM

How Military Time Works

Military time uses a 24-hour clock that starts at 0000 (midnight) and runs to 2359. There is no AM or PM. Converting is simple: morning hours match the clock (9:30 AM → 0930), and afternoon or evening hours add 12 to the hour (5:30 PM → 1730). To go the other way, subtract 12 from any hour of 13 or more and add PM.

Military Time Chart

A quick reference for every hour of the day. Print it or bookmark this page for fast lookups.

Standard TimeMilitary Time
12:00 AM0000
1:00 AM0100
2:00 AM0200
3:00 AM0300
4:00 AM0400
5:00 AM0500
6:00 AM0600
7:00 AM0700
8:00 AM0800
9:00 AM0900
10:00 AM1000
11:00 AM1100
Standard TimeMilitary Time
12:00 PM1200
1:00 PM1300
2:00 PM1400
3:00 PM1500
4:00 PM1600
5:00 PM1700
6:00 PM1800
7:00 PM1900
8:00 PM2000
9:00 PM2100
10:00 PM2200
11:00 PM2300

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert standard time to military time?

From 1:00 AM to 12:59 PM the numbers mostly stay the same: 9:30 AM is 0930. For PM times after noon, add 12 to the hour: 5:30 PM becomes 1730. Midnight (12 AM) becomes 0000.

How do I convert military time to standard time?

If the hour is 13 or higher, subtract 12 and add PM: 1730 is 5:30 PM. Hours 01 to 11 are AM as-is, 12 is noon, and 0000 is midnight (12:00 AM).

What is 1500 in military time?

1500 hours is 3:00 PM in standard 12-hour time.

Why is military time used?

The 24-hour clock removes AM/PM ambiguity, which matters in the military, healthcare, aviation, emergency services, and on many timesheets and schedules worldwide.

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