Military Time Converter

Convert any time to military time in seconds using our military time converter. Get instant and accurate results without charts, formulas, or manual calculations. Simply enter your time in any format, and the tool will convert it automatically. You can enter time in standard or military time format and our converter will change it easily.

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Military Time Conversion Rules

Military time runs on a continuous 24-hour cycle, and removes the need for AM and PM. Converting between formats comes down to two simple actions: converting time to military time and converting military time back to standard time. Once you understand these basics, you’ll never need a calculator, chart, or tool again. The structure is simple:

  • 0000–1159 = morning hours (AM)
  • 1200–2359 = afternoon, evening, and night (PM)
  • Minutes always stay the same in both systems.

Convert Standard Time to Military Time

Morning Times (12:00 AM–11:59 AM):

  • 12:00 AM = 0000
  • For 1:00 AM–9:59 AM, add a leading zero (e.g., 9:30 AM = 0930)
  • For 10:00 AM–11:59 AM, remove the colon (10:45 AM = 1045)

Afternoon and Evening Times (12:00 PM–11:59 PM):

  • 12:00 PM = 1200
  • For 1:00 PM–11:59 PM, add 12 to the hour and remove the colon
  • Example: 3:30 PM = 1530
  • Example: 8:05 PM = 2005

Quick Rule:

  • AM = same time, no colon, add a leading zero
  • PM = hour + 12
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Convert Military Time to Regular Time

Morning Times (12:00 AM–11:59 AM):

  • 0000 = 12:00 AM
  • 0100–0959: remove leading zero + insert colon (0420 = 4:20 AM)
  • 1000–1159: insert colon (1040 = 10:40 AM)

Afternoon and Evening Times (12:00 PM–11:59 PM):

  • 1200 = 12:00 PM (Noon)
  • 1300–2359: subtract 12 from the hour + insert colon
  • Example: 1945 = 7:45 PM
  • Example: 2300 = 11:00 PM

Quick Rule:

  • Below 1200 = AM
  • 1200 and above = PM (subtract 12 from the hour)
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How Our Military Time Calculator Works

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Our military time calculator provides quick results without any effort. You don’t have to select any formats or press buttons. Our converter automatically recognizes standard time and does the conversions. You can also convert military time to standard time for your convenience. These are the manual calculations it uses to convert time.

  • AM times (before noon) are converted by removing the colon and adding a leading zero when needed.
  • PM times (after noon) add 12 to the hour.
  • Midnight becomes 0000, the official start of a new day.
  • Noon stays at 1200 in both systems.

Likewise, if you enter military time:

  • 0000–1159 convert to morning (AM)
  • 1200–2359 convert to afternoon and evening (PM)

If you ever need a detailed breakdown for any specific hour, our minute-by-minute military time charts (like 0600, 1900, or 2100) are available as printable PDFs for quick reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Military time does not include a colon and uses 4-digit numbers (HHMM), such as 1430 instead of 14:30. Although some industries like aviation use the colon for better readability. Military personnel and emergency services use military time without a colon.

Yes. Most countries in Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa use the 24-hour clock in daily life. The US and Canada both use AM/PM, but rely on military time for fields like aviation, healthcare, and transport.

For normal and routine operations, military units observe local Daylight Saving Time. Although for global operations, they use Coordinated Universal Time (UTC/Zulue Time). UTC time does not shift so it helps missions to stay synchronized worldwide.

The military uses single letter-based time zone codes known as “military time zones.” For example:

  • Z (Zulu) = UTC. They will write it as “1400Z”
  • E (Echo) = Eastern Time. They will write it as “1700E”
  • P (Papa) = Pacific Time. They will write it as “1100P”

No, minutes are exactly the same as in standard time running from 00 to 59. They are just pronounced differently such as 05 is spoken as “Zero Five” to prevent errors.

Conclusion

You now have the military time converter and the complete manual conversion rules at your disposal. This military time conversion system removes chart, and formulas from your life. All you need now is to input your time in any format and the converter handles the rest. Use this tool anytime you need fast and accurate military time conversion.