How to convert 24-hour time to 12-hour time
The whole rule is about the hour — the minutes never change.
- Midnight hour (00).00:00–00:59 becomes 12:00–12:59 AM. So 00:30 is 12:30 AM.
- Morning hours (01–11).The hour stays the same and the label is AM. 09:15 is 9:15 AM.
- Noon hour (12).12 stays 12 and becomes PM. 12:45 is 12:45 PM.
- Afternoon & evening (13–23).Subtract 12 from the hour and the label is PM. 14:30 − 12 = 2:30 PM.
18, minutes 3018 is in the 13–23 range → subtract 12: 18 − 12 = 6, label PM
Minutes stay the same → 6:30 PM
24-hour to 12-hour conversion chart
Every hour on the 24-hour clock and its 12-hour and military equivalents.
| 24-hour | Military | 12-hour |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 0000 | 12:00 AM (Midnight) |
| 01:00 | 0100 | 1:00 AM |
| 02:00 | 0200 | 2:00 AM |
| 03:00 | 0300 | 3:00 AM |
| 04:00 | 0400 | 4:00 AM |
| 05:00 | 0500 | 5:00 AM |
| 06:00 | 0600 | 6:00 AM |
| 07:00 | 0700 | 7:00 AM |
| 08:00 | 0800 | 8:00 AM |
| 09:00 | 0900 | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 | 1000 | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 | 1100 | 11:00 AM |
| 12:00 | 1200 | 12:00 PM (Noon) |
| 13:00 | 1300 | 1:00 PM |
| 14:00 | 1400 | 2:00 PM |
| 15:00 | 1500 | 3:00 PM |
| 16:00 | 1600 | 4:00 PM |
| 17:00 | 1700 | 5:00 PM |
| 18:00 | 1800 | 6:00 PM |
| 19:00 | 1900 | 7:00 PM |
| 20:00 | 2000 | 8:00 PM |
| 21:00 | 2100 | 9:00 PM |
| 22:00 | 2200 | 10:00 PM |
| 23:00 | 2300 | 11:00 PM |
For a printable version and the minute-by-minute breakdown, see the full 24-hour clock chart and the military time chart.
The one that trips everyone up: midnight vs. noon
The single most common time mistake isn’t in the afternoon hours — it’s at 12. Plainly: 12:00 AM is midnight (the start of the day, written 00:00) and 12:00 PM is noon (written 12:00). Because “AM” means before midday and “PM” after, the switch happens at 12, which is why it feels backwards. When it matters, the 24-hour form removes all doubt: 00:00 is midnight, 12:00 is noon.
Frequently asked questions
What is 14:00 in 12-hour time?
14:00 is 2:00 PM. For any 24-hour time from 13:00 to 23:00, subtract 12 from the hour and add PM.
Is 12:00 AM midnight or noon?
12:00 AM is midnight — the start of the day, written 00:00 in 24-hour time. 12:00 PM is noon, written 12:00.
What does 00:00 mean?
00:00 is midnight, the very start of a new day. In 12-hour time it is written 12:00 AM.
How do I convert military time to standard 12-hour time?
Read the first two digits as the hour: 00 becomes 12 AM, 01–11 stay AM, 12 is 12 PM, and 13–23 become 1–11 PM. For example, 1430 is 2:30 PM.
Does this converter accept military time like 1430?
Yes. Type a time with or without a colon — 14:30 or 1430 both work — and the 12-hour result appears instantly.
Is the converter free, and is my data private?
It is completely free with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser — the times you enter are never uploaded or stored.
Accuracy & sources
Conversions follow the 24-hour and 12-hour clock definitions in ISO 8601. The method is shown above, the chart is generated from those rules, and every example is verified by hand. Written and reviewed by Fletcher Langley; last reviewed August 2026. See our editorial policy.
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