What is the military time for noon (12:00 PM)?

In military time, noon is represented as 1200 hours. This system uses a 24-hour clock format, which eliminates the need for "AM" and "PM." Therefore, 12:00 PM, or noon, is simply expressed as 1200.

The representation of 1200 denotes the start of the afternoon in the military time format. It marks the transition from the morning hours (which run from 0000 to 1159) to the afternoon hours, beginning with 1200.

Understanding the nuances of military time is important for clear communication, especially in contexts where timing is crucial, such as in military operations, logistics, and scheduling. For example, 0000 represents midnight, which is the start of a new day, while 2400 is a form of midnight at the end of the day, but for noon, 1200 is the unequivocal representation. 2200 refers to 10:00 PM, which is part of the late-night hours.