1242 in military time is 12:42 PM
- Say it
- Twelve forty-two hours
- On the radio
- One Two Four Two Zulu
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- In the afternoon
Looking for the closest quarter hour? See 1245 (12:45 PM).
1242 from where you are
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| Zone | Offset | Military | Regular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zulu (UTC) | UTC+0 | 1242 | 12:42 PM |
| Eastern Daylight (Quebec) | UTC-4 | 0842 | 8:42 AM |
| Eastern Standard (Romeo) | UTC-5 | 0742 | 7:42 AM |
| Pacific Standard (Uniform) | UTC-8 | 0442 | 4:42 AM |
Where 1242 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 1200 to 1259
1242 questions
What is 1242 in regular time?
1242 in military time is 12:42 PM in regular 12-hour time. Hour 12 is the noon hour. Keep 12 and add PM: 12:42 PM.
How do you say 1242 in military time?
Say "twelve forty-two hours." Over the radio, read it digit by digit: "One Two Four Two Zulu" when it is Zulu time.
What is 12:42 PM in military time?
12:42 PM is 1242 in military time, written with four digits and no colon.
Is 1242 AM or PM?
1242 is PM. Military times from 1200 to 2359 are after noon, so 1242 is 12:42 PM.
What is 1242 Zulu in US time?
1242Z (Zulu, UTC) is 7:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, 8:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time, and 4:42 AM Pacific Standard Time.
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