24 Hour to 12 Hour Converter
Convert a 24-hour military time into standard 12-hour AM/PM format.
24 Hour to 12 Hour Converter
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View on AmazonHow the 24 Hour to 12 Hour Converter works
- Enter the time you want to convert.
- Select the conversion direction if it isn't detected automatically.
- Read both the 12-hour and 24-hour equivalents in the result.
Formula / logic
24-hour to 12-hour: subtract 12 from any hour after 12 and label it PM (00:00 becomes 12:00 AM). 12-hour to 24-hour: add 12 to any PM hour except 12 PM.
Worked example
14:00 in 24-hour time is 2:00 PM. Conversely, 9:00 PM becomes 21:00 in 24-hour (military) time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert 20:00 to 12-hour time?
Subtract 12 from any hour past 12: 20:00 becomes 8:00 PM.
Why is midnight written as 00:00?
24-hour time starts each day at 00:00 rather than 12:00, avoiding the AM/PM ambiguity around midnight and noon.
Is military time the same everywhere?
The 24-hour clock format is the same worldwide, though it's more commonly used outside the US for everyday civilian purposes.
Is the 24 Hour to 12 Hour Converter free to use?
Yes — every calculator on this site is free, with no sign-up or download required.
Does the 24 Hour to 12 Hour Converter work on mobile?
Yes, the layout and calculator both adapt to phone and tablet screens.