What is the military time equivalent for 3:00 PM?

The military time equivalent for 3:00 PM is 1500. In the military time format, which operates on a 24-hour clock, the afternoon hour starts to count from 12:00 PM onward. To convert standard time to military time in the afternoon, you add 12 to the hour. Therefore, for 3:00 PM, you take the hour, which is 3, and add 12, resulting in 15. Hence, 3:00 PM is represented as 1500 in military time. This format eliminates confusion between AM and PM and is widely used in military and various professional settings.