Date & Time Calculator
24 Hour to 12 Hour Converter
Convert 24-hour time into 12-hour AM/PM format.
Calculator
Results
12-hour time
4:30 PM
24-hour16:30
AM/PMPM
12-hour hour4
Results are calculated instantly in your browser using the inputs shown. Date and time calculations follow the stated assumptions below.
How it works
Convert 24-hour time into 12-hour AM/PM format.
12-hour hour = 24-hour hour mod 12, with 0 represented as 12; AM is before 12:00 and PM from 12:00 onward.
Example
| Example | Result |
|---|---|
| 16:30 | 4:30 PM. |
Important notes
- Calendar calculations use Gregorian calendar rules.
- Business-day calculations exclude Saturday and Sunday unless stated otherwise.
- Time-zone calculations depend on the browser's IANA time-zone data.
- For planning purposes, verify dates and times when a contractual or legal deadline is involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is midnight shown?
00:00 becomes 12:00 AM.
How is noon shown?
12:00 becomes 12:00 PM.
How to use this calculator
What to enter
Enter or select the following as requested: Hour (0–23); Minutes. Follow the units, valid ranges, examples, and options displayed beside each field.
What the result means
The output is the equivalent value in the selected target unit or format. Confirm the source and target units, any required context (such as temperature scale or time zone), and the displayed rounding.
When to use it
Use this when the same quantity or value is needed in another compatible unit or representation. For practical measurements, verify the converted value and unit before using it.