How to use the time format converter
- Choose the conversion direction.
- Enter the hour and minute, and choose AM or PM when using 12-hour time.
- Select Convert. Editing any value clears the previous result.
Midnight and noon rules
12:00 AM is midnight and becomes 00:00. 12:00 PM is noon and stays 12:00. For 1:00 PM through 11:59 PM, add 12 to the hour.
Examples
7:05 PM becomes 19:05.
00:30 becomes 12:30 AM, while 12:30 becomes 12:30 PM.
Limits
- This changes notation only. It does not convert dates, time zones, daylight saving time, or elapsed durations.
- Minutes are displayed with two digits.
Frequently asked questions
Is 24:00 accepted?
No. Enter 00:00 for midnight; valid 24-hour hours run from 00 through 23.