Military time, also known as the 24-hour clock, is a timekeeping system where the day is divided into 24 hours, starting at midnight (00:00) and ending at 23:59. This system is commonly used by the military, emergency services, and some other organizations for its clarity and unambiguous representation of time.
In military time, each hour is represented by a two-digit number from 00 to 23. For example, 1:00 PM in standard time is represented as 13:00 in military time. To convert standard time to military time, you simply add 12 hours to any time after 12:59 PM.
Converting Military Time to Standard Time
To convert military time to standard time, you can use the following chart:
| Military Time | Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 AM |
| 13:00 | 1:00 PM |
| 18:00 | 6:00 PM |
| 23:00 | 11:00 PM |
By using this chart, you can easily convert any military time to standard time and vice versa. This can be especially useful when communicating with individuals who may not be familiar with military time.