How to convert 1500 to standard time
For any military time of 1300 or later, subtract 1200 and add PM. 1500 − 1200 = 0300, so 1500 is 3:00 PM.
Going the other way, add 12 to the PM hour: 3 PM + 12 = 15, written 1500.
Minutes in the 1500 hour
| Military | 24-hour | 12-hour (AM/PM) |
|---|---|---|
| 1500 | 15:00 | 3:00 PM |
| 1505 | 15:05 | 3:05 PM |
| 1510 | 15:10 | 3:10 PM |
| 1515 | 15:15 | 3:15 PM |
| 1520 | 15:20 | 3:20 PM |
| 1530 | 15:30 | 3:30 PM |
| 1540 | 15:40 | 3:40 PM |
| 1545 | 15:45 | 3:45 PM |
| 1550 | 15:50 | 3:50 PM |
| 1555 | 15:55 | 3:55 PM |
Frequently asked questions
Is 1500 AM or PM?
1500 is PM. Military times of 1200 and above are PM.
How do you say 1500 in military time?
Say fifteen hundred hours. Military and aviation users read the four digits as hours plus “hundred”, and add the word “hours” at the end.
What is 1500 in 12-hour format?
1500 in 12-hour format is 3:00 PM.
What time is 1500 plus 8 hours?
1500 plus 8 hours is 2300, which is 11:00 PM.
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