Military Time Converter
Convert 24-hour military time to 12-hour AM/PM time and back, with a full conversion chart.
12-hour time
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Full 24-hour conversion chart
Quick answer
Military time counts hours 00 to 23: subtract 12 from anything after 12:59 to get PM time, so 1500 is 3:00 PM and 0000 is midnight.
- Enter a Military time such as 13:30.
- Or enter a 12-hour time and choose AM or PM.
- Read the converted time instantly.
Reviewed by the TimerHub team · Last reviewed November 4, 2026 · Data sources
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How to use it
- 1
Enter a time on either side
Type a 24-hour time like 13:30, or set the hour, minutes, and AM/PM on the 12-hour side.
- 2
See the live conversion
Both fields update instantly, and a highlighted result shows the converted time in plain 12-hour format.
- 3
Use the reference chart
Scan the full 24-hour chart to learn every hour at a glance, from 00:00 to 23:00.
Perfect for every need
Work & scheduling
Read shift times, flight schedules, and itineraries that use the 24-hour clock.
- Shift rosters
- Flight times
- Train timetables
Military & emergency services
Translate between 24-hour time used on duty and everyday 12-hour AM/PM time.
- Duty logs
- Radio times
- Dispatch records
Travel & global teams
Avoid AM/PM confusion when coordinating across countries that default to 24-hour time.
- Hotel check-in
- Booking times
- International calls
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert military time to standard time?
For hours from 13:00 to 23:00, subtract 12 and add PM. For example, 15:45 becomes 3:45 PM. Hours from 00:00 to 11:59 stay the same with AM, and 00:xx is 12:xx AM.
What is 1300 in regular time?
1300, or 13:00, is 1:00 PM. You can type 1300 or 13:00 into the 24-hour field to confirm it instantly.
Is midnight 00:00 or 24:00 in military time?
Midnight is written as 00:00 and equals 12:00 AM. Some schedules use 2400 to mark the end of a day, but the start of a day is always 0000.
What is 12:00 PM in 24-hour time?
12:00 PM is noon, written as 12:00 in 24-hour time. 12:00 AM is midnight, written as 00:00.