Military time, also known as the 24-hour clock system, is a method of timekeeping that is used by the military and other organizations to avoid confusion between AM and PM times. In military time, the day is divided into 24 hours, starting at midnight (0000 hours) and ending at 2359 hours (11:59 PM). Each hour is represented by a four-digit number, with the first two digits indicating the hour and the last two digits indicating the minutes.
For example, 1:00 AM is represented as 0100 hours in military time, while 1:00 PM is represented as 1300 hours. This system eliminates the need for AM and PM designations, making it easier to communicate and understand time across different time zones and languages.
How to Read a Military Time Chart
A military time chart is a helpful tool that displays the conversion of standard time to military time and vice versa. It can be used to quickly determine the equivalent military time for a given standard time, or to convert military time back to standard time. Military time charts typically list hours from 0000 to 2359 in a clear and organized format, making it easy to find the corresponding time.
When using a military time chart, simply locate the standard time you want to convert and find the corresponding military time on the chart. For example, if you want to convert 3:30 PM to military time, you would look for 1530 hours on the chart. Similarly, if you see 2200 hours on the chart, you would know that it corresponds to 10:00 PM in standard time.