Military time uses a 24-hour clock (0000–2359). Hours 1–12 are AM; subtract 1200 from hours 1300–2359 for PM. Example: 1430 = 2:30 PM, 0730 = 7:30 AM. Many workplaces and hospitals use military time on timesheets to eliminate AM/PM confusion and make calculating work hours easier.
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Complete Military Time Chart — Every Hour & Minute
The table below shows every hour in military time alongside its standard time equivalent. For minutes, military time and standard time use the same numbers (minutes 00–59 are identical).
| Military | Standard | Military | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000 | 12:00 AM (Midnight) | 1200 | 12:00 PM (Noon) |
| 0100 | 1:00 AM | 1300 | 1:00 PM |
| 0200 | 2:00 AM | 1400 | 2:00 PM |
| 0300 | 3:00 AM | 1500 | 3:00 PM |
| 0400 | 4:00 AM | 1600 | 4:00 PM |
| 0500 | 5:00 AM | 1700 | 5:00 PM |
| 0600 | 6:00 AM | 1800 | 6:00 PM |
| 0700 | 7:00 AM | 1900 | 7:00 PM |
| 0730 | 7:30 AM | 1930 | 7:30 PM |
| 0800 | 8:00 AM | 2000 | 8:00 PM |
| 0830 | 8:30 AM | 2030 | 8:30 PM |
| 0900 | 9:00 AM | 2100 | 9:00 PM |
| 0930 | 9:30 AM | 2130 | 9:30 PM |
| 1000 | 10:00 AM | 2200 | 10:00 PM |
| 1030 | 10:30 AM | 2230 | 10:30 PM |
| 1100 | 11:00 AM | 2300 | 11:00 PM |
| 1130 | 11:30 AM | 2330 | 11:30 PM |
| 1200 | 12:00 PM (Noon) | 2359 | 11:59 PM |
Military Time Minutes Chart
Minutes are identical in military and standard time. Only the hour format changes. The chart below shows common minute values used on timesheets:
| Minutes | Military Example | Standard Example | Decimal (for payroll) |
|---|---|---|---|
| :00 | 0800 | 8:00 AM | 8.00 |
| :05 | 0805 | 8:05 AM | 8.08 |
| :10 | 0810 | 8:10 AM | 8.17 |
| :15 | 0815 | 8:15 AM | 8.25 |
| :20 | 0820 | 8:20 AM | 8.33 |
| :25 | 0825 | 8:25 AM | 8.42 |
| :30 | 0830 | 8:30 AM | 8.50 |
| :35 | 0835 | 8:35 AM | 8.58 |
| :40 | 0840 | 8:40 AM | 8.67 |
| :45 | 0845 | 8:45 AM | 8.75 |
| :50 | 0850 | 8:50 AM | 8.83 |
| :55 | 0855 | 8:55 AM | 8.92 |
How to Calculate Work Hours Using Military Time
Subtract clock-in from clock-out. Military time makes this simple because you subtract directly without worrying about AM/PM crossovers.
| Clock In | Clock Out | Hours Worked | With 30-min Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0700 | 1500 | 8h 00m | 7h 30m (7.5 hrs) |
| 0730 | 1600 | 8h 30m | 8h 00m (8.0 hrs) |
| 0800 | 1630 | 8h 30m | 8h 00m (8.0 hrs) |
| 0630 | 1900 | 12h 30m | 12h 00m (12.0 hrs) |
| 1900 | 0700 | 12h 00m | 11h 30m (overnight) |
| 0900 | 1730 | 8h 30m | 8h 00m (8.0 hrs) |
| 0700 | 1900 | 12h 00m | 11h 30m (11.5 hrs) |
Overnight Shifts
For overnight shifts where clock-out is the next day, add 2400 to the clock-out time before subtracting. Example: clock in 2200, clock out 0600 → 0600 + 2400 = 2600, then 2600 − 2200 = 400 = 4 hours. For a full overnight: clock in 1900, clock out 0700 → 0700 + 2400 = 2700, then 2700 − 1900 = 800 = 8 hours.
Military Time and Overtime
If your timesheet uses military time and you work more than 40 hours in a week, the overtime rules are the same as any other timesheet — federal FLSA requires at least 1.5× your regular rate for hours beyond 40. Military time format doesn't change your overtime rights.
Common industries using military time with overtime:
- Nursing and healthcare — 12-hour shifts often logged as 0700–1900 or 1900–0700. Overtime kicks in after 8 hours/day in California or 40 hours/week federally.
- Manufacturing and warehousing — rotating shifts logged in 24-hour format for clarity across shifts.
- Security and law enforcement — 24/7 operations use military time to avoid AM/PM errors in incident reports and timesheets.
- Transportation and logistics — Hours of Service (HOS) regulations use military time for driver logs.
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Calculate My Work Hours →Frequently Asked Questions
What is 0800 in regular time?
0800 military time is 8:00 AM. Military times from 0000 to 1259 are identical to AM standard time — just remove the colon and leading zero.
What is 1500 in regular time?
1500 military time is 3:00 PM. Subtract 1200 from any military time above 1259 to get PM: 1500 − 1200 = 300 = 3:00 PM.
What is 1600 in regular time?
1600 military time is 4:00 PM (1600 − 1200 = 400 = 4:00 PM). A common shift end time.
What is 1700 in regular time?
1700 military time is 5:00 PM (1700 − 1200 = 500 = 5:00 PM).
How do I read military time on a timesheet?
Hours 0000–1259 are AM (0800 = 8:00 AM). Hours 1300–2359 are PM — subtract 1200 (1430 = 2:30 PM). Minutes are always the same (last two digits of the military time).
Does military time affect overtime calculations?
No — military time is just a format. Overtime rules apply the same way: over 40 hours/week federally (1.5×), or over 8 hours/day in California. Use our overtime pay calculator to verify your check.
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