Military Time Converter
Convert between 12-hour (standard) and 24-hour (military) time formats instantly
What is Military Time?
Military time, also known as 24-hour time, is a method of telling time that uses the numbers 00 to 23 to represent the hours of the day. Unlike the standard 12-hour clock that uses AM and PM, military time eliminates any ambiguity between morning and evening hours.
How to Convert Military Time
Converting between military and standard time is straightforward:
- For hours 0-12: The military time hour is the same as standard time (add AM for 0-11, PM for 12)
- For hours 13-23: Subtract 12 to get the standard hour, then add PM
- Midnight: 0000 hours = 12:00 AM
- Noon: 1200 hours = 12:00 PM
Who Uses Military Time?
Military time is used worldwide by various organizations and industries:
- Military and armed forces
- Aviation and airports
- Hospitals and healthcare
- Emergency services
- Most countries outside the United States
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1400 in regular time?
1400 military time is 2:00 PM in standard time. Subtract 12 from 14 to get 2, and add PM since it's after noon.
What is 2200 military time?
2200 military time is 10:00 PM in standard time.
How do you say 0000 in military time?
0000 is pronounced "zero hundred hours" or "midnight."
What is the difference between military time and 24-hour time?
They are essentially the same. Military time typically omits the colon (1430 vs 14:30) and may be spoken differently, but both use the 24-hour format.