Quick Answer
5 PM = 1700 Military Time
Pronounced "seventeen hundred hours"
Converting 5 PM to military time follows a simple rule. In the 24-hour clock system, 5 PM becomes 1700 (seventeen hundred hours).
How to Convert 5 PM to Military Time
- Start with the hour: 5
- Add 12 (because it's PM): 5 + 12 = 17
- Add minutes: :00
- Result: 1700
5 PM Time Variations in Military Format
| Standard Time | Military Time | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM | 1700 | Seventeen hundred |
| 5:15 PM | 1715 | Seventeen fifteen |
| 5:30 PM | 1730 | Seventeen thirty |
| 5:45 PM | 1745 | Seventeen forty-five |
Why 1700 is Important
1700 (5 PM) is a significant time in many contexts:
- End of traditional workday in many businesses
- Rush hour begins in most cities
- Military operations: "Report back at 1700"
- Medical shifts: Common handover time
Related Conversions
| Standard Time | Military Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 1600 |
| 5:00 PM | 1700 |
| 6:00 PM | 1800 |
| 7:00 PM | 1900 |
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