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Military Time Converter
Convert military 24-hour time to standard AM/PM time and back, with a full conversion chart.
Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required
Results
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Quick reference
| Military | Standard | Military | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000 | 12:00 AM | 1200 | 12:00 PM |
| 0300 | 3:00 AM | 1500 | 3:00 PM |
| 0600 | 6:00 AM | 1630 | 4:30 PM |
| 0900 | 9:00 AM | 1730 | 5:30 PM |
| 1030 | 10:30 AM | 2030 | 8:30 PM |
| 1100 | 11:00 AM | 2359 | 11:59 PM |
Interpretation guide
| Rule | How it works |
|---|---|
| 0000–1159 | Morning — read hours as-is, AM |
| 1200–1259 | Noon hour — 12 PM |
| 1300–2359 | Afternoon/evening — subtract 12, PM |
Formula & methodology
Formula: PM time = military hour − 12 (for 1300–2359); military hour = standard hour + 12 (for PM times)
- Choose the direction (military → standard or standard → military).
- Type the time — 1630, 16:30 or 4:30 PM all work.
- The converter applies the ±12-hour rule and shows how to read the result aloud.
Worked example: 1630 → 16 − 12 = 4 → 4:30 PM; reading: "sixteen thirty". Reverse: 4:30 PM → 4 + 12 = 16 → 1630.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1630 in military time?
1630 is 4:30 PM. Subtract 12 from the hour (16 − 12 = 4) and keep the minutes.
What time is 2030?
2030 military time is 8:30 PM standard time (20 − 12 = 8).
How do you say military time out loud?
Whole hours use "hundred": 0600 is "zero six hundred". With minutes, read the digit pairs: 1630 is "sixteen thirty".
Is midnight 0000 or 2400?
Both are seen; 0000 is the standard start-of-day form and what this converter outputs. 2400 sometimes labels end-of-day on schedules.
Why use the 24-hour clock?
It removes AM/PM ambiguity, which is why hospitals, the military, aviation and most of the world outside the US rely on it.
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