How to Read Military Time (24-Hour Clock) in 2 Minutes
Military time eliminates AM/PM confusion by using a 24-hour clock. Here's how to read it, convert it, and why it's used in aviation, medicine, and the military.
Marcus Webb
Geography & Time Writer
What Is Military Time?
Military time uses a 24-hour clock from 0000 to 2359. No AM/PM ambiguity.
Conversion
AM times: same number with leading zero (7:30 AM = 0730)
PM times: add 12 to the hour (3:45 PM = 1545)
Midnight = 0000, Noon = 1200
Used In
Aviation, medicine, emergency services, and science all use 24-hour time.