Military Time Converter
Convert between 12-hour (standard) and 24-hour (military) time formats instantly. Validate inputs, handle seconds, and copy clear results for schedules, launches, or invites.
Standard → Military
Example: 6:45 PM → 18:45Military
14:30
Military → Standard
Example: 05:00 → 5:00 AMStandard
2:30 PM
Quick reference
Standard
12:00 AM
Military
00:00
Standard
7:05 AM
Military
07:05
Standard
12:30 PM
Military
12:30
Standard
6:45 PM
Military
18:45
Standard
11:59 PM
Military
23:59
Table of Contents
Why a Military Time Converter?
24-hour time is unambiguous—no more guessing if "12:00" means noon or midnight. It's ideal for operations, aviation, healthcare, logistics, and global teams. This converter keeps both formats in sync so you can communicate clearly in any context.
How to convert quickly
- Enter a standard time with AM/PM to see the military equivalent instantly.
- Enter a military time (00:00–23:59) to see the standard equivalent.
- Include seconds if needed (e.g., 23:15:42).
- Use quick buttons for midnight, noon, and current time to save typing.
- Copy both results to share in invites, runbooks, or launch plans.
Conversion checklist
- Confirm AM/PM when using 12-hour inputs.
- Use `00:00` for midnight and `12:00` for noon to avoid ambiguity.
- Include seconds if coordination depends on exact timing.
- Add a timezone (UTC, ET, PT, or IANA like `Europe/London`) for cross-region clarity.
- Copy both directions to keep invites, runbooks, and chats aligned.
Use cases and copy-ready templates
Operations & incidents
Time your maintenance windows and incident timelines with 24-hour plus timezone. Example: “Mitigation window: 18:00–19:00 UTC (13:00–14:00 ET)”.
Travel & logistics
Keep departures in 24-hour format to avoid AM/PM slips. Example: “Departure 06:05 local (no AM/PM confusion)”.
Healthcare & shifts
Shift handoffs and medication schedules stay precise with 24-hour time and clear zones.
Product launches
Publish launch times as “17:00 UTC / 12:00 ET / 09:00 PT” to remove guesswork.
Copy block examples
- “Runbook step starts at 23:15 UTC (18:15 ET).”
- “Shift B begins 07:00 local — handoff at 06:55.”
- “Webinar: 19:00 CET / 13:00 ET / 10:00 PT.”
Troubleshooting common issues
Mixed-up noon vs. midnight
Remember: 00:00 is midnight; 12:00 is noon. Convert if unsure.
Missing AM/PM
For 12-hour inputs, include AM/PM; the converter will warn on missing periods.
Timezone confusion
Add the timezone in text (e.g., UTC, ET) to avoid regional ambiguity.
Seconds dropped
If precise synchronization matters, keep seconds in both inputs and outputs.
FAQ
Military (24-hour) time runs from 00:00 to 23:59, eliminating AM/PM and reducing ambiguity for global operations.
Midnight is 00:00. Noon is 12:00.
Yes. Include seconds like 18:05:30 or 11:05:30 PM and they will be preserved.
No—everything runs in your browser only.