Military Time Converter
Convert between military (24-hour) and standard (12-hour) time in real time. Results include correct pronunciation.
How to Convert Military Time
Rule 1 — Midnight to 12:59 AM
Military times 0000–0059 equal 12:00–12:59 AM. Drop the leading zero and add AM. 0030 → 12:30 AM
Rule 2 — 1:00 AM to 12:59 PM
Military times 0100–1259: the hours match directly, just add AM (0100–1159) or PM at noon (1200–1259). 0930 → 9:30 AM · 1245 → 12:45 PM
Rule 3 — 1:00 PM to 11:59 PM
Military times 1300–2359: subtract 12 to get standard time, add PM. 1800 − 12 = 6:00 PM · 2145 → 9:45 PM
Standard → Military
AM times: prepend a zero if needed, drop AM. 9:15 AM → 0915
PM times (except 12 PM): add 12 to the hour. 3:30 PM → 1530
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 0000 in military time?
0000 is midnight — the very start of a new day (12:00 AM). It is pronounced "zero hundred hours." Some contexts use 2400 to denote the end of a day rather than the start of the next.
How do you say military time out loud?
Each pair of digits is spoken individually. 1430 is "fourteen thirty hours." Leading zeros use the word "zero" — 0800 is "zero eight hundred hours." The word "hours" follows the time.
Is there a colon in military time?
No. Military time is written as a four-digit number without a colon: 1345, not 13:45. The colon format (13:45) is used in everyday 24-hour time (e.g., Europe, aviation) but is technically not standard military notation.
What time is 1200 in military time?
1200 is noon (12:00 PM). This is the one hour where military and 12-hour time align exactly. Just after noon, 1201 = 12:01 PM; just before noon, 1159 = 11:59 AM.
Why does the military use 24-hour time?
To eliminate ambiguity. In operations spanning multiple shifts, days, and time zones, "report at 8" could mean AM or PM. "Report at 0800" or "report at 2000" is unambiguous. This clarity is critical in military, medical, aviation, and emergency contexts.