Military Time Converter
Convert between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does military (24-hour) time work?
Military time uses a 24-hour clock starting at 0000 (midnight) through 2359 (11:59 PM). Hours 0-11 correspond to 12 AM - 11 AM. Hours 12-23 correspond to 12 PM - 11 PM. No AM/PM needed — 1400 is always 2:00 PM, never ambiguous. Add 12 to PM hours (except 12 PM which stays 12), subtract 12 from hours 13-23 for standard time.
How do I convert standard time to military time?
For AM times: use the hour directly with leading zero. 7:30 AM = 0730. 12:00 AM (midnight) = 0000. For PM times: add 12 to the hour. 2:30 PM = 1430. 11:45 PM = 2345. Exception: 12:00 PM (noon) stays 1200. The converter handles all cases including edge cases at midnight and noon.
How do I convert military time to standard time?
For hours 0-11: use directly with AM. 0730 = 7:30 AM. 0000 = 12:00 AM. For hours 12-23: subtract 12 and use PM. 1430 = 2:30 PM. 2345 = 11:45 PM. Exception: 1200 = 12:00 PM. The converter displays both formats side by side for instant reference.
Who uses military time?
Military forces worldwide, aviation (pilots and air traffic control), healthcare (hospitals and medical records), law enforcement, emergency services, railways, and most of the world outside North America. The 24-hour format eliminates AM/PM confusion, which is critical in time-sensitive operations.
What is Zulu time?
Zulu time is UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) expressed in military format with "Z" appended. 1430Z means 2:30 PM UTC. It is used in aviation and military operations for global coordination regardless of local time zones. "Zulu" comes from the NATO phonetic alphabet for the letter Z.