24 Hour to 12 Hour Time Converter
Convert 24-hour military time to 12-hour AM/PM format instantly. Simple tool for converting time formats, perfect for schedules, work hours, and international time zones.
How to Use the 24-Hour to 12-Hour Time Converter?
This tool allows you to convert time between 24-hour format (military time) and 12-hour format (AM/PM).
To convert from 24-hour to 12-hour format: Select '24-Hour Format' as your source, enter the hour (0-23) and minutes (0-59), then click Convert.
To convert from 12-hour to 24-hour format: Select '12-Hour Format' as your source, enter the hour (1-12), minutes (0-59), select AM or PM, then click Convert.
Time Format Conversion Principles
1. 24-Hour Format (Military Time)
Uses hours from 0 to 23. The day starts at 00:00 (midnight) and ends at 23:59. This format is commonly used in military, aviation, computing, and many countries worldwide.
2. 12-Hour Format (AM/PM)
Uses hours from 1 to 12 with AM (Ante Meridiem) for before noon and PM (Post Meridiem) for after noon. Midnight is 12:00 AM and noon is 12:00 PM.
3. Conversion Rules: 24-Hour to 12-Hour
- 00:00 (midnight) = 12:00 AM
- 01:00 - 11:59 = Same hour + AM
- 12:00 (noon) = 12:00 PM
- 13:00 - 23:59 = Subtract 12 from hour + PM
4. Conversion Rules: 12-Hour to 24-Hour
- 12:00 AM = 00:00 (midnight)
- 01:00 AM - 11:59 AM = Same hour
- 12:00 PM = 12:00 (noon)
- 01:00 PM - 11:59 PM = Add 12 to hour
Common Time Conversions
Morning Times:
06:00 = 6:00 AM | 09:30 = 9:30 AM | 11:45 = 11:45 AM
Noon and Afternoon:
12:00 = 12:00 PM | 13:00 = 1:00 PM | 15:30 = 3:30 PM
Evening and Night:
18:00 = 6:00 PM | 21:30 = 9:30 PM | 23:45 = 11:45 PM
Midnight:
00:00 = 12:00 AM | 00:30 = 12:30 AM