Why Does the Military Use Military Time

Why Does The Military Use Military Time?

Military time is used because it avoids the confusion between A.M. (morning hours) and P.M. (evening hours). We have all been there, accidentally setting our alarm for 7:00 P.M. instead of 7:00 A.M, only to be late to an important interview or work. … 7:00 at night would be 1900 hours.

Why is military time 24 hours?

It is based on a 24 hour clock, and is a method of keeping hours in which the day runs from midnight to midnight and is divided into 24 hour increments. It is the most commonly used interval notation in the world.
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Easy to Read Military Time Chart.

12-hour am-pm clock 24-hour military time
12:00 midnight 24:00
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.