What time is 20 30 00 in military time?

Understanding Military Time

If you have ever wondered what time 20:30:00 translates to in standard 12-hour time, the answer is 8:30 PM.

Military time uses a continuous 24-hour clock starting from midnight (00:00). For any time past 12:59 PM, converting it to standard time is simple: just subtract 12 hours from the military time value. Taking 20:30 and subtracting 12 hours leaves you with 8:30, and because it is past midday, it falls in the evening as PM.