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

The military time equivalent of 3:00 PM is expressed as 1500. In military time, the hours of the day run from 0000 (midnight) to 2359 (one minute before midnight) without the use of AM or PM.

To convert from standard time to military time, you simply add 12 to any hour from 1:00 PM onward. Therefore, for 3:00 PM, you add 12 to the hour (3), resulting in 15. The minutes remain the same, so 3:00 PM translates to 1500 in military time.

This system helps to avoid the confusion that can sometimes occur with AM/PM distinctions and is commonly used in military and other formal timekeeping environments to ensure clarity and precision.