0046 in military time is 12:46 AM
- Say it
- Zero zero forty-six hours
- On the radio
- Zero Zero Four Six Zulu
ZE-RO ZE-RO FOW-ER SIX ZOO-LOO - Time of day
- In the middle of the night
Looking for the closest quarter hour? See 0045 (12:45 AM).
0046 from where you are
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| Zone | Offset | Military | Regular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zulu (UTC) | UTC+0 | 0046 | 12:46 AM |
| Eastern Daylight (Quebec) | UTC-4 | 2046 | 8:46 PM the previous day |
| Eastern Standard (Romeo) | UTC-5 | 1946 | 7:46 PM the previous day |
| Pacific Standard (Uniform) | UTC-8 | 1646 | 4:46 PM the previous day |
Where 0046 falls on a shift
Navy watches are fixed. Hospital shifts vary by facility; these are the common patterns.
| Mid watch | 0000–0400 |
| Morning watch | 0400–0800 |
| Forenoon watch | 0800–1200 |
| Afternoon watch | 1200–1600 |
| First dog watch | 1600–1800 |
| Last dog watch | 1800–2000 |
| First watch | 2000–2400 |
| Day shift, 12-hour | 0700–1900 |
| Night shift, 12-hour | 1900–0700 |
| Day shift, 8-hour | 0700–1500 |
| Evening shift, 8-hour | 1500–2300 |
| Night shift, 8-hour | 2300–0700 |
Every minute from 0000 to 0059
0046 questions
What is 0046 in regular time?
0046 in military time is 12:46 AM in regular 12-hour time. Hour 00 is the 12 o'clock hour after midnight, so 0046 is 12:46 AM.
How do you say 0046 in military time?
Say "zero zero forty-six hours." Over the radio, read it digit by digit: "Zero Zero Four Six Zulu" when it is Zulu time.
What is 12:46 AM in military time?
12:46 AM is 0046 in military time, written with four digits and no colon.
Is 0046 AM or PM?
0046 is AM. Military times from 0000 to 1159 are before noon, so 0046 is 12:46 AM.
What is 0046 Zulu in US time?
0046Z (Zulu, UTC) is 7:46 PM the previous day Eastern Standard Time, 8:46 PM the previous day Eastern Daylight Time, and 4:46 PM the previous day Pacific Standard Time.
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