Convert 1:30 PM to 24-hour format

Converting 1:30 PM to 24-hour format

Here's how to convert 1:30 PM from 12-hour format to 24-hour format:

Steps to convert 1:30 PM to 13:30:

1. First, we look at the period (PM) and the hour (1).
2. Since it's PM and not 12, we add 12 to the hour: 1 + 12 = 13
3. This converts the afternoon/evening time to 24-hour format
4. We keep the minutes the same: 30
5. Therefore, 1:30 PM in 24-hour format is 13:30

Understanding the conversion

The 12-hour clock uses AM (ante meridiem: before noon) and PM (post meridiem: after noon), while the 24-hour clock (also known as military time) runs from 00:00 to 23:59.

Key points for converting 1:30 PM

• 12:00 AM becomes 00:00
• 1:00 AM to 11:59 AM stay the same
• 12:00 PM stays as 12:00
• 1:00 PM to 11:59 PM: add 12 to the hours