Military Time Converter
Convert between military (24-hour) time and 12-hour AM/PM time.
Military (24-hour) time runs 0000–2359 with no AM/PM — midnight is 0000, noon is 1200, and 1430 is 2:30 PM. Converts both ways in your browser.
Convert between military (24-hour) time and standard 12-hour AM/PM time, both ways. Type a military time like 1430 to get 2:30 PM, or enter 2:30 PM to get 1430. Military time runs from 0000 (midnight) to 2359 with no AM/PM, so there's never any ambiguity. Runs in your browser.
How to use the Military Time Converter
- Choose military → 12-hour or 12-hour → military.
- Type the time (e.g. 1430 or 2:30 PM).
- Read and copy the converted time.
Frequently asked questions
How do you read military time?
The first two digits are the hour (00–23) and the last two are the minutes. 0000 is midnight, 1200 is noon, and 1430 is 2:30 PM. After 1259, subtract 12 from the hour for the PM time.
What is 1800 in military time?
1800 is 6:00 PM. Any hour from 1300 to 2359 is PM — subtract 12 to get the 12-hour hour (18 − 12 = 6).
Is midnight 0000 or 2400?
Midnight is normally written 0000 (the start of the day). 2400 is sometimes used for the end of a day, but 0000 is the standard.