Military Time Converter
Convert between 12-hour time (with AM/PM) and 24-hour military time, live as you type, in either direction — type a friendly time or paste a raw military time like 2130 and get the other format instantly. A reference table below covers common conversions like 0000 (midnight), 1200 (noon) and 2359 (11:59 PM).
About the military time converter
This tool converts between 12-hour time (with AM/PM) and 24-hour military time in both directions, live as you type — for example 1:00 PM converts to 1300, and 2130 converts to 9:30 PM.
24-hour "military" time avoids the AM/PM ambiguity of 12-hour clocks, which is why it is standard in the military, healthcare, aviation, and much of the world outside a few English-speaking countries. This converter switches between the two formats instantly and in either direction, supporting both a friendly hour/minute + AM/PM picker and raw text entry (paste something like "2130" or "9:30 PM" and it is parsed automatically).
Common military time conversions
| Military (24h) | 12-hour | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 0000 | 12:00 AM | Midnight |
| 1200 | 12:00 PM | Noon |
| 1300 | 1:00 PM | One hour after noon |
| 2359 | 11:59 PM | Last minute of the day |
When to use it
- Reading a schedule, timetable or log file written in 24-hour time.
- Converting a flight, train or hospital shift time into a more familiar 12-hour format.
- Writing documentation or forms that need to state a time unambiguously.
How to use it
- Enter a time using the hour/minute + AM/PM picker, or type a raw value like "2130" or "9:30 PM" into the text field.
- Read the converted equivalent instantly in the other format.
- Check the reference table for common conversions like noon and midnight.
Tips
- Midnight is always 0000 in 24-hour time, never 2400 — and noon is 1200, not 0000, which trips people up most often.
- When in doubt on a form, 24-hour time removes any AM/PM ambiguity entirely.
FAQ
What is military time?
24-hour time, running from 0000 (midnight) to 2359 (11:59 PM), with no AM/PM needed since each hour of the day has a unique number.
Is noon 1200 or 0000 in military time?
Noon is 1200. Midnight is 0000. This is the single most common point of confusion when converting.
Can I type a time directly instead of using the picker?
Yes — the text field accepts formats like "2130" or "9:30 PM" and parses them automatically.