Use this military time converter to convert military time, 24-hour time, and standard AM/PM time instantly. Enter a time such as 1700, 17:00, 5 PM, or 5:30 PM to see the matching format.
Military Time Converter
Enter military time, 24-hour time, or standard AM/PM time.
Examples: 0000, 0830, 1700, 17:30, 5 PM, or 5:30 PM.
How to Use the Military Time Converter
Enter a time in the box above and select Convert. The converter can read common military time, 24-hour clock, and standard AM/PM formats.
- Enter 1700 to convert it to 5:00 PM.
- Enter 0830 to convert it to 8:30 AM.
- Enter 17:45 to convert it to 5:45 PM.
- Enter 5 PM to convert it to 1700 military time.
- Enter 5:30 PM to convert it to 1730 military time.
What Formats Can You Enter?
You can enter time in several common formats. The converter will show the military time, 24-hour time with a colon, standard AM/PM time, and the usual way to say the time aloud.
| Example Input | What It Means |
|---|---|
| 1700 | Military time for 5:00 PM |
| 17:00 | 24-hour time for 5:00 PM |
| 5 PM | Standard time that converts to 1700 |
| 5:30 PM | Standard time that converts to 1730 |
| 0830 | Military time for 8:30 AM |
| 00:00 | Midnight, also written as 0000 military time |
Common Military Time Conversions
| Military Time | 24-Hour Time | Standard Time |
|---|---|---|
| 0000 | 00:00 | 12:00 AM |
| 0600 | 06:00 | 6:00 AM |
| 0800 | 08:00 | 8:00 AM |
| 1200 | 12:00 | 12:00 PM |
| 1400 | 14:00 | 2:00 PM |
| 1500 | 15:00 | 3:00 PM |
| 1700 | 17:00 | 5:00 PM |
| 1800 | 18:00 | 6:00 PM |
| 1900 | 19:00 | 7:00 PM |
| 2100 | 21:00 | 9:00 PM |
| 2300 | 23:00 | 11:00 PM |
How to Convert Military Time to Standard Time
For military times between 0000 and 1159, the hour usually stays the same and the time is in the morning. For military times from 1300 through 2359, subtract 12 from the first two digits to find the standard PM hour.
For example:
- 1700 becomes 5:00 PM because 17 minus 12 equals 5.
- 1830 becomes 6:30 PM because 18 minus 12 equals 6.
- 2145 becomes 9:45 PM because 21 minus 12 equals 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1700 military time?
1700 military time is 5:00 PM in standard time.
What is 1830 military time?
1830 military time is 6:30 PM in standard time.
What is 0000 military time?
0000 military time is 12:00 AM, also called midnight.
Is 2400 valid military time?
2400 is sometimes used informally to refer to midnight at the end of a day. For most standard military time conversions, use 0000 for the beginning of a new day.
View the full Military Time Chart for a complete 24-hour conversion reference.