0142 in military time is 1:42 AM
- Say it
- Zero one forty-two hours
- On the radio
- Zero One Four Two Zulu
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- In the middle of the night
Looking for the closest quarter hour? See 0145 (1:45 AM).
0142 from where you are
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| Zone | Offset | Military | Regular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zulu (UTC) | UTC+0 | 0142 | 1:42 AM |
| Eastern Daylight (Quebec) | UTC-4 | 2142 | 9:42 PM the previous day |
| Eastern Standard (Romeo) | UTC-5 | 2042 | 8:42 PM the previous day |
| Pacific Standard (Uniform) | UTC-8 | 1742 | 5:42 PM the previous day |
Where 0142 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 0100 to 0159
0142 questions
What is 0142 in regular time?
0142 in military time is 1:42 AM in regular 12-hour time. The hour 01 is under 12, so drop the leading zero and add AM: 1:42 AM.
How do you say 0142 in military time?
Say "zero one forty-two hours." Over the radio, read it digit by digit: "Zero One Four Two Zulu" when it is Zulu time.
What is 1:42 AM in military time?
1:42 AM is 0142 in military time, written with four digits and no colon.
Is 0142 AM or PM?
0142 is AM. Military times from 0000 to 1159 are before noon, so 0142 is 1:42 AM.
What is 0142 Zulu in US time?
0142Z (Zulu, UTC) is 8:42 PM the previous day Eastern Standard Time, 9:42 PM the previous day Eastern Daylight Time, and 5:42 PM the previous day Pacific Standard Time.
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