AM/PM to Military Time Converter
Quickly convert standard 12-hour AM/PM time to the 24-hour military time format. Find out what 3:30 PM is in military time or convert any other AM/PM time with ease.
Convert AM/PM Time to Military Time
Standard AM/PM to Military Time
Enter time in 12-hour format (e.g., 3:30 PM).
AM/PM to Military Time Conversion Chart
| Standard Time (AM/PM) | Military Time (HH:MM) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (midnight) | 00:00 |
| 1:00 AM | 01:00 |
| 6:30 AM | 06:30 |
| 11:59 AM | 11:59 |
| 12:00 PM (noon) | 12:00 |
| 1:00 PM | 13:00 |
| 3:45 PM | 15:45 |
| 6:30 PM | 18:30 |
| 9:15 PM | 21:15 |
| 11:59 PM | 23:59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Convert AM/PM to Military Time
Converting standard 12-hour AM/PM time to military (24-hour) time is straightforward:
- For AM hours:
- If the hour is 12 AM (midnight), change it to 00. So, 12:XX AM becomes 00:XX.
- For hours 1 AM to 11 AM, the hour number remains the same. So, H:MM AM becomes HH:MM (e.g., 9:30 AM is 09:30).
- For PM hours:
- If the hour is 12 PM (noon), the hour number remains 12. So, 12:XX PM becomes 12:XX.
- For hours 1 PM to 11 PM, add 12 to the hour. So, H:MM PM becomes (H+12):MM (e.g., 3:30 PM becomes 15:30).
- The minutes always stay the same.
Our AM/PM to Military Time Converter uses these rules to give you an instant and accurate conversion.
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