Military time, also known as the 24-hour clock, is a timekeeping system that eliminates the need for AM and PM designations. While converting hours between standard and military time can be straightforward, understanding how minutes work in this system is equally important. This guide provides a comprehensive military time minutes chart to help you easily read, convert, and understand minutes in military time.
Below is a detailed chart showing the minutes in military time and their equivalent in standard time. Since the minutes are consistent across both systems, this chart focuses on illustrating how they align.
| Military Time | 24-Hour Time | 12-Hour Time |
|---|---|---|
| 0000 | 00:00 | 12:00 AM |
| 0001 | 00:01 | 12:01 AM |
| 0002 | 00:02 | 12:02 AM |
| 0003 | 00:03 | 12:03 AM |
| 0004 | 00:04 | 12:04 AM |
| 0005 | 00:05 | 12:05 AM |
| 0006 | 00:06 | 12:06 AM |
| 0007 | 00:07 | 12:07 AM |
| 0008 | 00:08 | 12:08 AM |
| 0009 | 00:09 | 12:09 AM |
| 0010 | 00:10 | 12:10 AM |
| 0011 | 00:11 | 12:11 AM |
| 0012 | 00:12 | 12:12 AM |
| 0013 | 00:13 | 12:13 AM |
| 0014 | 00:14 | 12:14 AM |
| 0015 | 00:15 | 12:15 AM |
| 0016 | 00:16 | 12:16 AM |
| 0017 | 00:17 | 12:17 AM |
| 0018 | 00:18 | 12:18 AM |
| 0019 | 00:19 | 12:19 AM |
| 0020 | 00:20 | 12:20 AM |
| 0021 | 00:21 | 12:21 AM |
| 0022 | 00:22 | 12:22 AM |
| 0023 | 00:23 | 12:23 AM |
| 0024 | 00:24 | 12:24 AM |
| 0025 | 00:25 | 12:25 AM |
| 0026 | 00:26 | 12:26 AM |
| 0027 | 00:27 | 12:27 AM |
| 0028 | 00:28 | 12:28 AM |
| 0029 | 00:29 | 12:29 AM |
| 0030 | 00:30 | 12:30 AM |
Using the Minutes Chart
The minutes in military time align directly with those in standard time. When converting times, the minutes remain unchanged. Here’s how to use the chart:
• Identify the minutes portion of the time you wish to convert.
• Refer to the chart to confirm that the minutes are consistent.
• Combine with the correct hour in military or standard time format.
Examples
1. Military Time: 0830
• Minutes: 30
• Standard Time: 8:30 AM
2. Military Time: 2215
• Minutes: 15
• Standard Time: 10:15 PM
3. Standard Time: 5:45 PM
• Minutes: 45
• Military Time: 1745
Quick Reference for Common Minute Increments
• On the Hour: :00
• Example: 0900 (9:00 AM)
• Quarter Past: :15
• Example: 1215 (12:15 PM)
• Half Past: :30
• Example: 1530 (3:30 PM)
• Quarter To: :45
• Example: 1845 (6:45 PM)
Understanding Military Time Conversion
Converting from Military Time to Standard Time
1. Hours 0000 to 1159:
• The hours are the same as standard time AM hours.
• Example: 0700 = 7:00 AM
2. Hours 1200 to 2359:
• Subtract 12 from the military hour to get the PM standard time.
• Example: 1800 – 12 = 6:00 PM
Converting from Standard Time to Military Time
1. AM Hours (Midnight to Noon):
• The hours remain the same, add a leading zero if necessary.
• Example: 9:00 AM = 0900
2. PM Hours (Noon to Midnight):
• Add 12 to the standard time hour.
• Example: 4:00 PM + 12 = 1600
Tips for Remembering Military Time Minutes
• Minutes Never Change: Whether converting to or from military time, minutes remain the same.
• Leading Zeros Are Important: Military time always uses four digits, so use a leading zero for hours less than 10.
• Example: 3:05 AM = 0305
• No Colons in Military Time: Unlike standard time, military time is written without colons.
• Standard Time: 2:30 PM
• Military Time: 1430