Military Time Converter
Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour clock formats.
12-hour and 24-hour clocks
The 24-hour clock — military time — avoids the AM and PM confusion of the 12-hour format. Converting between them is a common need for schedules, travel, and international work.
Enter 2:30 PM and it returns 14:30; enter 14:30 and it returns 2:30 PM. The converter handles noon and midnight, the two cases people most often get wrong.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is military time?
The 24-hour clock, where hours run 00 to 23 with no AM or PM — 2:30 PM becomes 14:30.
How do I enter the time?
For 12-hour, include AM or PM, like 2:30 PM. For 24-hour, use HH:MM, like 14:30.
Why use the 24-hour clock?
It removes AM and PM ambiguity, which is why the military, medicine, and much of the world use it.
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