Military Time Converter

Convert 24-hour military time such as 1730 to standard 5:30 PM and back, with a full military time chart for quick reference.

Runs on your device

Result

Results appear here as you type.

What it does

Military time counts hours from 0000 to 2359 without AM or PM. Type either format; the converter detects which one you entered.

How to use it

  1. Type a time such as 1730, 17:30 or 5:30 pm.
  2. Read both formats.
  3. Use the chart for quick lookups.

Example

The example fills in realistic values and runs the tool. Select Try an example above to see it.

When it helps

  • Reading hospital, aviation and army schedules.
  • Shift rotas.
  • Travel itineraries.

Questions

How do you say 1730?

“Seventeen thirty.” Midnight is 0000 (“zero hundred”).

Is 2400 valid?

Some organisations use 2400 for midnight at the end of a day. It is accepted and treated as 12:00 AM.

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