Military Time Converter
Convert between 12-hour time (AM/PM) and 24-hour military time. Type a time in either field.
Frequently asked questions
How do you read military time?
Military time runs from 0000 to 2359. Up to noon it matches the normal clock (0900 = 9:00 AM); after noon, add 12 (1700 = 5:00 PM).
What is 1730 in normal time?
1730 is 5:30 PM: 17 − 12 = 5.
Is midnight 0000 or 2400?
Both are used, but 0000 is standard for the start of a day; 2400 sometimes marks the end of a day.