Military Time Converter (24 Hour Time) + Military Time Chart

Military Time Converter

Not sure what “0800 hours” means? Our simple military time converter is here to help. With OnTheClock’s military time calculator, you can effortlessly convert to and from the 24-hour clock, helping you stay punctual and organized.

Military / 24 Hour Time Calculator

Military Time (e.g. 18:30)

12 Hour Time (e.g. 6:30 pm)

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Convert Military Time to Standard Time Instantly

Simply enter the time format (12-hour or 24-hour) you want to convert into the appropriate box, and the equivalent will automatically calculate for you.
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The easiest way to convert time is with our military time converter above.

If you're converting military time to regular time, enter the time in the 24-hour format (e.g., 14:00 hours) and click “calculate.” Our calculator will then provide you with the conversion result quickly and accurately.

Here's a video we made explaining Military Time

Military Chart
Manual Conversion

How To Use a Time Conversion Chart

If you don't have access to our calculator, you can also use a military time chart. This chart makes it easy to convert time from one format to the other. To use the chart, locate the time you want to convert on the left-hand side of the chart (in the 12-hour format) and then follow the row across to the right-hand side of the chart to find the corresponding time in military format.

For example, let's say you want to convert 2:30 PM to military time. First, locate 2:30 PM on the left-hand side of the chart. Next, follow the row across to the right-hand side of the military time chart. You’ll find that 2:30 PM is equivalent to 14:30 hours in military time.

Similarly, if you wanted to convert military time to standard time, you would locate the military time on the right-hand side of the chart and follow the row across to the left-hand side to find the corresponding time in the standard format.

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Military Time Chart

Military Time	Regular Time (AM)	Military Time	Regular Time (PM)
00:00	12:00 AM	12:00	12:00 PM
01:00	1:00 AM	13:00	1:00 PM
02:00	2:00 AM	14:00	2:00 PM
03:00	3:00 AM	15:00	3:00 PM
04:00	4:00 AM	16:00	4:00 PM
05:00	5:00 AM	17:00	5:00 PM
06:00	6:00 AM	18:00	6:00 PM
07:00	7:00 AM	19:00	7:00 PM
08:00	8:00 AM	20:00	8:00 PM
09:00	9:00 AM	21:00	9:00 PM
10:00	10:00 AM	22:00	10:00 PM
11:00	11:00 AM	23:00	11:00 PM

How To Do Manual Time Conversions

How To Manually Convert Military Time (24-Hour) to 12-Hour Standard Time

Converting military time to regular time can seem complicated, but it's actually quite simple. To convert military time to regular time, you just need to subtract 12 from any time that's greater than 12:00 PM.

For example, let's say you want to convert 16:30 hours (military time) to regular time. Since 16 is greater than 12, you need to subtract 12 from 16, which gives you 4. So, 16:30 hours becomes 4:30 PM in regular time.

In most cases, if the military time is less than or equal to 12:00 PM, then you can simply add "AM" to the end of the time. For example, 8:30 hours (military time) is equal to 8:30 AM in regular time. The exception is 12:00 AM, which is displayed as 00:00 in the 24-hour time format

How To Manually Convert a 12-Hour Format to Military Time

Converting regular time to military time is also a simple process. If the time is in the AM, you should remove the “AM” portion and add a leading zero to any single-digit hours (e.g., 08:00 for 8:00 AM). Again, the exception is 12:00 AM, which is displayed as 00:00 in military time.

If the time is in the PM, instead of subtracting 12 hours from the hour portion of the time, you should add 12 to the hour portion of the time. For instance, if you want to convert 2:30 pm to military time, you should add 12 to the hour portion, resulting in 14:30 hours.

How To Do Manual Time Conversions

How To Manually Convert Military Time (24-Hour) to 12-Hour Standard Time

How To Manually Convert a 12-Hour Format to Military Time

Frequently Asked Questions

Many people are unfamiliar with military time, making it difficult to convert from the 12-hour clock to the 24-hour clock (and vice versa). Fortunately, there are a few techniques you can use to help make this conversion easier.

Military time uses a 24-hour format (rather than a 12-hour format). Like the 12-hour format, the first two digits represent the hour, and the last two represent minutes. With military time, the day starts with “0000” (zero-hundred hours, or midnight). Anything between 0100-11:59 is AM time; anything after 1200 is PM time.

Displaying time in a 24-hour format eliminates the need to specify “AM” or “PM.” The 24-hour time format is also the international standard, so it’s commonly used across the globe.

Calculating time intervals that take place on the same day in military time is easy — simply subtract your start time from your end time. For example, if your time interval begins at 09:00 and ends at 17:00, you’d subtract 9 from 17 to get 8.

Those who are unfamiliar with military time often misinterpret the 24-hour format. One common mistake is dropping the first digit (e.g., reading 13:00 as 3:00 PM, when it is actually 1:00 PM). You should also note that there is no need to specify AM or PM with military time, since it uses a 24-hour format. Finally, keep in mind that the standard format for military time is four digits, which means you should include a 0 in front of times less than 10:00. In other words, 8:00 AM should be indicated as 08:00, not 8:00.

Converting time between military and standard formats can be a hassle, especially if you're dealing with large amounts of data or need to convert times frequently. If that's your situation, then OnTheClock's time-tracking software can make the process much easier.

OnTheClock simplifies the time-conversion process by eliminating the need to convert times manually. Our time clock has the ability to display time in either a 12-hour or 24-hour format — one of our many customizable features designed to meet your needs. Your first 30 days of OnTheClock are free — get started today.

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