The new Time Format Converter handles six common time conversions that previously required different tools or mental arithmetic.
Six modes
| Mode | Input → Output |
|---|---|
| 12h → 24h | 3:45 PM → 15:45 |
| 24h → 12h | 15:45 → 3:45 PM |
| Duration → Seconds | 1h 30m 45s → 5445 |
| Seconds → Duration | 5445 → 1h 30m 45s |
| HH:MM:SS → Seconds | 01:30:45 → 5445 |
| Seconds → HH:MM:SS | 5445 → 01:30:45 |
Secondary outputs
Each conversion also shows related representations. A 12→24 conversion shows HH:MM:SS and total seconds since midnight — so one click gives you everything.
Use cases
- Scheduling: convert AM/PM times from email invites to 24-hour for API calls
- Video editing: convert HH:MM:SS timecodes to total seconds for arithmetic
- Database work: convert duration strings from logs to integer seconds
- Cooking or sports: convert “1h 30m” run time to seconds for pace calculations
Try it
Open the Time Format Converter and pick the mode you need. See the guide for the full format reference table.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What formats does it accept?
12-hour: '3:45 PM', '03:45:22 AM'. 24-hour: '15:45', '23:59:00'. Duration: '1h 30m 45s', '90m', '1 hour 30 minutes'. HH:MM:SS: '01:30:45'. Bare integers are treated as seconds.
What secondary outputs does it show?
A 12→24 conversion also shows HH:MM:SS and total seconds since midnight. Duration→Seconds also shows HH:MM:SS and the human-readable form.
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