0420 in military time is 4:20 AM
- Say it
- Zero four twenty hours
- On the radio
- Zero Four Two Zero Zulu
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- In the middle of the night
Looking for the closest quarter hour? See 0415 (4:15 AM).
0420 from where you are
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| Zone | Offset | Military | Regular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zulu (UTC) | UTC+0 | 0420 | 4:20 AM |
| Eastern Daylight (Quebec) | UTC-4 | 0020 | 12:20 AM |
| Eastern Standard (Romeo) | UTC-5 | 2320 | 11:20 PM the previous day |
| Pacific Standard (Uniform) | UTC-8 | 2020 | 8:20 PM the previous day |
Where 0420 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 0400 to 0459
0420 questions
What is 0420 in regular time?
0420 in military time is 4:20 AM in regular 12-hour time. The hour 04 is under 12, so drop the leading zero and add AM: 4:20 AM.
How do you say 0420 in military time?
Say "zero four twenty hours." Over the radio, read it digit by digit: "Zero Four Two Zero Zulu" when it is Zulu time.
What is 4:20 AM in military time?
4:20 AM is 0420 in military time, written with four digits and no colon.
Is 0420 AM or PM?
0420 is AM. Military times from 0000 to 1159 are before noon, so 0420 is 4:20 AM.
What is 0420 Zulu in US time?
0420Z (Zulu, UTC) is 11:20 PM the previous day Eastern Standard Time, 12:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time, and 8:20 PM the previous day Pacific Standard Time.
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