Common Military Times Reference Guide
Quick reference for the most frequently used military times in daily operations, work schedules, and various industries. Perfect for professionals transitioning to 24-hour time format.
Most Essential Times
Daily Routine
Standard times for everyday activities and schedules
Early morning shift start, sunrise time
Common wake-up time, breakfast hour
Standard work day start time
Business hours begin, appointments start
Noon, lunch time, midday break
Afternoon shift start, post-lunch meetings
End of standard work day
Dinner time, evening shift start
Prime time, evening activities
Late evening, night shift prep
Last minute of the day
Midnight, start of new day
Work Shifts
Common shift start and end times across industries
Early shift start (healthcare, manufacturing)
Day shift start time
Shift change overlap period
Afternoon shift start, school dismissal
Shift change time (hospitals)
Evening shift start
Night shift start
Late night shift start
Military & Emergency
Standard military and emergency service times
Military reveille, early operations
Formation time, physical training
Taps, lights out preparation
Lights out, quiet hours begin
Start of new operational day
End of operational day
Transportation
Typical departure and arrival times for travel
Early flight departures
Rush hour, commuter trains
Midday travel, lunch flights
Afternoon departures
Evening rush hour
Evening flights
Late evening departures
Red-eye flight departures
Healthcare
Standard hospital and medical facility schedules
Day shift nursing report
Medical rounds, breakfast
Lunch medication pass
Afternoon shift report
Dinner time, evening meds
Bedtime medications
Night shift report
Morning medications, vitals
Time Zone Reference
Common time zones and their UTC offsets
Emergency Services Schedule
Standard times for emergency operations and briefings
Start of emergency operations center
Shift change briefing
Afternoon situation report
Evening shift briefing
Midnight situation report
Early morning status check
Memory Tips
- •1200: Easy to remember - noon is 12:00
- •1800: Think "6 PM dinner time" (18-12=6)
- •0800: Standard work start time
- •1700: End of work day (17-12=5 PM)
- •2100: Prime time TV (21-12=9 PM)
Quick Conversion
Industry-Specific Common Times
Times frequently used in specific professions
Hospitality
- 0600 - Kitchen prep start
- 1100 - Lunch service prep
- 1500 - Check-in time
- 1700 - Dinner service prep
- 2300 - Bar closing
Security
- 0000 - Shift change
- 0600 - Morning rounds
- 1200 - Day shift change
- 1800 - Evening shift
- 2400 - End of shift
Manufacturing
- 0600 - First shift start
- 1400 - Second shift start
- 1500 - Shift overlap
- 2200 - Third shift start
- 2300 - Night production
Master These Common Times
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