How to use it
Pick a direction
Choose 24h → 12h to decode a military time like 1830, or 12h → 24h to build one from an hour, minutes and AM/PM.
Enter the time
The converted time appears instantly with a short explanation of how it was worked out.
Copy or check the chart
Use Copy result, or scan the full 0000–2300 conversion chart below for a quick reference.
Military time conversion chart
About the military time converter
Military time runs from 0000 to 2359, so every moment of the day has one unambiguous four-digit label — there is no AM/PM to mix up. That is why it is standard in the armed forces, healthcare, aviation, emergency services and shift scheduling. The rule is simple: from 1300 onward, subtract 1200 and add PM; before noon the digits match the 12-hour clock with AM. The two special cases are 0000 (12:00 AM, midnight) and 1200 (12:00 PM, noon). This converter applies those rules both ways, shows the current time in both formats, and keeps the full chart on the page for quick reference.
Questions
How do I convert military time to regular time?
For 1300 through 2359, subtract 1200 and add PM — so 1830 becomes 6:30 PM. Times from 0100 to 1159 read the same on both clocks with AM. The special cases: 0000 is 12:00 AM (midnight) and 1200 is 12:00 PM (noon).
Is midnight 0000 or 2400?
Both refer to the same moment. 0000 marks the start of a new day and 2400 the end of the previous one. Most schedules, and this converter, use 0000 for midnight.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded, and the tool is free with no sign-up.