Question

An EMT must report to work at 2250 each day he is assigned to work. What does this mean in traditional time?

Answer 1

22:50 in military time converts to 10:50 PM

This is because 22 hundred hours is 10 PM

Subtract off 12 to convert from military time to regular time if the value is over 12, so 22 - 12 = 10. Anything over 12 is automatically PM (otherwise it's AM).

Answer 2

10:50 p.m.

Explanation:

The EMT must report at 2250.

This notation is of a 24 hour system. 24 hour clocks run from 0 to 23 hours. There is no distinction for before or after noon.

In a 12 hour clock system the clock runs from 12 to 11. The distinction between day and night is done by denoting time before noon as ante meridian (a.m.) and after noon as post meridian (p.m.)

So, 2250 will be 22:50 - 12:00 = 10:50 p.m.