Convert military time, hours and minutes instantly
Use this military time converter in either direction: enter a four-digit military time such as 1730 to get 5:30 PM, or enter a standard AM/PM time to get its 24-hour and military formats. Results update as you type and include minutes since midnight.
Military time to standard time
Military time runs from 0000 at midnight to 2359 one minute before the next midnight. For hours from 13 through 23, subtract 12 and use PM. For 0000 through 0059, use 12 as the standard hour and AM.
1730 → 17:30 → 5:30 PMEnter military time with or without a colon. Both 1730 and 17:30 are accepted.Standard time to military time
For 1:00 PM through 11:59 PM, add 12 to the hour and keep the minutes. Morning times keep the same hour with a leading zero when needed. Noon and midnight are the two special cases: 12:00 PM is 1200, while 12:00 AM is 0000.
Quick military time examples
- 9:30 AM = 0930 military time.
- 12:00 PM = 1200 military time.
- 3:25 PM = 1525 military time.
- 5:15 PM = 1715 military time.
- 11:45 PM = 2345 military time.
Frequently asked questions
What is 12 PM in military time?
12:00 PM is 1200 in military time. Noon keeps the hour 12, while afternoon times from 1:00 PM onward add 12 to the hour.
What is midnight in military time?
12:00 AM is 0000 in military time. Times from 12:01 AM through 12:59 AM use 00 as the hour, such as 0030 for 12:30 AM.
How do I convert PM time to military time?
For 1:00 PM through 11:59 PM, add 12 to the hour and keep the minutes. For example, 5:15 PM becomes 1715. Noon is the exception: 12:00 PM is 1200.
Does military time use a colon?
Military time is often written as four digits without a colon, such as 1730. The equivalent 24-hour clock format uses a colon: 17:30. This converter accepts both formats.