Time Format Converter
Easily convert time between 24-hour (military) and 12-hour (AM/PM) formats. This tool is useful for anyone who needs to switch between the two systems for scheduling, travel, or international communication.
12-Hour Result
14:30
02:30 PM
How It's Calculated
Converting 24-Hour to 12-Hour Time
This conversion involves adjusting the hour value and adding an AM/PM designation.
- Check the Hour: The hour from the 24-hour time is examined.
- Determine AM/PM: If the hour is 12 or greater, it's PM. Otherwise, it's AM.
- Adjust the Hour: The hour is converted to the 12-hour format. Hours from 13 to 23 have 12 subtracted (e.g., 14 becomes 2). The 0 hour becomes 12 AM, and the 12 hour becomes 12 PM.
Example Calculation
For your input of 14:30:
- The hour is 14, which is greater than or equal to 12, so it's PM.
- The 12-hour value is calculated, resulting in 02:30 PM.
Example Conversions
Here are a couple of real-world examples showing the inputs, the converted result, and the step-by-step logic the calculator follows.
Evening Meeting Reminder
Convert a 24-hour calendar reminder for 18:45 to 12-hour format so it can be shared with someone using AM/PM time.
Input: 18:45
18:4506:45 PM
How the conversion is calculated
- Start with 18:45.
- 18 hours is 12 or more, so the period is PM.
- Convert the hour by taking 18 % 12 which gives 6.
- Combine the converted hour with the minutes to get 06:45 PM.
Early Morning Flight
Translate a boarding time of 5:20 AM into 24-hour time for an international itinerary.
Input: 05:20 AM
05:20 AM05:20
How the conversion is calculated
- Start with 05:20 AM.
- 5 AM remains the same in 24-hour time.
- Combine the converted hour with the minutes to get 05:20.