Military Time Calculator

Convert standard time to military time, military time to standard time, and calculate the duration between two military times. This calculator supports 12-hour time, 24-hour time, and overnight time spans.

Calculate Military Time

Military time uses a 24-hour clock from 0000 to 2359. For PM times, add 12 to the hour unless the hour is already 12 PM.
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How the military time calculator works

Standard to military:
Select a standard time to convert it into 24-hour military time.

Military to standard:
Enter a military time such as 1430 to convert it into 2:30 PM.

Duration mode:
Enter a start and end military time to calculate the time between them.

Overnight shifts:
If the end time is earlier than the start time, the calculator can treat it as the next day.

Why use a military time calculator?

A military time calculator is useful for work schedules, timesheets, travel, transportation, medical appointments, event planning, shift work, emergency services, and converting 12-hour time into 24-hour time.

It helps avoid AM/PM confusion by using one continuous 24-hour clock.

What your result means

Your result shows the converted military or standard time. In duration mode, it also shows elapsed time, total minutes, decimal hours, start time, end time, and whether the time span crosses midnight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is military time?

Military time is a 24-hour time format that runs from 0000 at midnight to 2359 at 11:59 PM.

How do you convert PM time to military time?

For PM times after noon, add 12 to the hour. For example, 4:30 PM becomes 1630.

What is 0000 in standard time?

0000 is 12:00 AM, also called midnight.

What is 1200 in standard time?

1200 is 12:00 PM, also called noon.