How to use
- 1
Type a time like 2:30 pm or 1430.
- 2
Read the military and standard versions.
- 3
Use the chart for quick lookups.
When to use it
Nursing and shift schedules
Read 24-hour shift times correctly.
Travel itineraries
Convert 24-hour flight times.
Learning military time
Use the chart and spoken form.
Good to know
- Midnight is 0000; noon is 1200.
- Add 12 to PM hours: 3 PM is 1500.
- Military time has no colon.
FAQ
What is 1700 in standard time?
5:00 PM.
How do you say 0800?
"Zero eight hundred."
Is 2400 valid?
It means midnight at the end of a day; 0000 is more common.