0545 in military time is 5:45 AM
Direct Answer: 0545 military time is 5:45 AM standard 12-hour time. In spoken military format, say "zero five forty-five hours". Over radio communications, read as "Zero Five Four Five Zulu". Conforms to ISO 8601 and US Naval Observatory (USNO) standards.
Military0545
Regular5:45 AM
- Say it
- Zero five forty-five hours
- On the radio
- Zero Five Four Five Zulu
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If 0545 is Zulu (UTC)
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| Zone | Offset | Military | Regular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zulu (UTC) | UTC+0 | 0545 | 5:45 AM |
| Eastern Daylight (Quebec) | UTC-4 | 0145 | 1:45 AM |
| Eastern Standard (Romeo) | UTC-5 | 0045 | 12:45 AM |
| Pacific Standard (Uniform) | UTC-8 | 2145 | 9:45 PM the previous day |
Where 0545 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 0500 to 0559
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0545 questions
What is 0545 in regular time?
0545 in military time is 5:45 AM in regular 12-hour time. The hour 05 is under 12, so drop the leading zero and add AM: 5:45 AM.
How do you say 0545 in military time?
Say "zero five forty-five hours." Over the radio, read it digit by digit: "Zero Five Four Five Zulu" when it is Zulu time.
What is 5:45 AM in military time?
5:45 AM is 0545 in military time, written with four digits and no colon.
Is 0545 AM or PM?
0545 is AM. Military times from 0000 to 1159 are before noon, so 0545 is 5:45 AM.
What is 0545 Zulu in US time?
0545Z (Zulu, UTC) is 12:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, 1:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, and 9:45 PM the previous day Pacific Standard Time.
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