0247 in military time is 2:47 AM
- Say it
- Zero two forty-seven hours
- On the radio
- Zero Two Four Seven Zulu
ZE-RO TOO FOW-ER SEV-EN ZOO-LOO - Time of day
- In the middle of the night
Looking for the closest quarter hour? See 0245 (2:45 AM).
0247 from where you are
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| Zone | Offset | Military | Regular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zulu (UTC) | UTC+0 | 0247 | 2:47 AM |
| Eastern Daylight (Quebec) | UTC-4 | 2247 | 10:47 PM the previous day |
| Eastern Standard (Romeo) | UTC-5 | 2147 | 9:47 PM the previous day |
| Pacific Standard (Uniform) | UTC-8 | 1847 | 6:47 PM the previous day |
Where 0247 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 0200 to 0259
0247 questions
What is 0247 in regular time?
0247 in military time is 2:47 AM in regular 12-hour time. The hour 02 is under 12, so drop the leading zero and add AM: 2:47 AM.
How do you say 0247 in military time?
Say "zero two forty-seven hours." Over the radio, read it digit by digit: "Zero Two Four Seven Zulu" when it is Zulu time.
What is 2:47 AM in military time?
2:47 AM is 0247 in military time, written with four digits and no colon.
Is 0247 AM or PM?
0247 is AM. Military times from 0000 to 1159 are before noon, so 0247 is 2:47 AM.
What is 0247 Zulu in US time?
0247Z (Zulu, UTC) is 9:47 PM the previous day Eastern Standard Time, 10:47 PM the previous day Eastern Daylight Time, and 6:47 PM the previous day Pacific Standard Time.
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