Why Use a Military Time Calculator?
Military Time (also known as the 24-hour clock) is the international standard for timekeeping. Our free military time calculator and army times converter is designed to help civilians bridge the gap between standard 12-hour formatting and 24-hour schedules.
It is heavily utilized by the military, emergency services, hospitals, and aviation to entirely avoid the ambiguity of "AM" vs "PM". However, translating 1700 hours to 5:00 PM in your head can be confusing. Use our tool above to ensure you never miss a shift or flight.
The 24-hour clock eliminates morning and afternoon confusion by running continuously from 0000 to 2400.
Quick Conversions (Common Hours)
What is 6 PM in military time?
1800 Hours
What is 17 in military time?
5:00 PM (1700 Hours)
What is 1500 in military time?
3:00 PM
What is midnight in military time?
0000 or 2400
Military Time Conversion Tables
Use these quick reference charts to translate morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) hours instantly, along with their proper military pronunciation.
AM Military Time Chart (Morning)
| Military Time | Standard Time (AM) | Pronunciation (Army) |
|---|---|---|
| 0000 | 12:00 AM (Midnight) | Zero Hundred |
| 0100 | 1:00 AM | Zero One Hundred |
| 0200 | 2:00 AM | Zero Two Hundred |
| 0300 | 3:00 AM | Zero Three Hundred |
| 0600 | 6:00 AM | Zero Six Hundred |
| 0900 | 9:00 AM | Zero Nine Hundred |
| 1000 | 10:00 AM | Ten Hundred |
| 1100 | 11:00 AM | Eleven Hundred |
PM Military Time Chart (Afternoon & Evening)
| Military Time | Standard Time (PM) | Pronunciation (Army) |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 | 12:00 PM (Noon) | Twelve Hundred |
| 1300 | 1:00 PM | Thirteen Hundred |
| 1400 | 2:00 PM | Fourteen Hundred |
| 1500 | 3:00 PM | Fifteen Hundred |
| 1600 | 4:00 PM | Sixteen Hundred |
| 1700 | 5:00 PM | Seventeen Hundred |
| 1800 | 6:00 PM | Eighteen Hundred |
| 2000 | 8:00 PM | Twenty Hundred |
| 2200 | 10:00 PM | Twenty-Two Hundred |
| 2300 | 11:00 PM | Twenty-Three Hundred |
For any time after 12:59 PM, simply subtract 1200 to convert military time back to the 12-hour clock.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is 0000 and 2400 in military time?
In the 24-hour clock, the day begins at 0000 and ends at 2400. Both refer to the exact same moment: 12:00 AM (Midnight). 0000 is the standard notation to mark the start of the next day.
2. Do the minutes change in military time?
No. The minutes always remain exactly the same as standard time. Only the hour digits change. For example, 2:30 PM simply becomes 1430.
3. How do you pronounce or say military time?
Military time is read as hundreds. 0600 is 'Zero Six Hundred hours'. 1400 is 'Fourteen Hundred hours'. If there are minutes, like 1430, you say 'Fourteen Thirty hours'.
4. How do I convert military time to standard time manually?
If the number is less than 1200, it is AM (Morning). If it is 1300 or greater, simply subtract 1200 to get the PM time. Example: 1500 minus 1200 equals 3:00 PM.
5. Why do hospitals and the army use the 24-hour clock?
Hospitals, aviation, and emergency services use it to eliminate critical errors. A medication mistakenly given at 7:00 PM instead of 7:00 AM could be fatal. The 24-hour clock removes the AM/PM ambiguity.