2359 in military time is 11:59 PM
- Say it
- Twenty-three fifty-nine hours
- On the radio
- Two Three Five Nine Zulu
TOO TREE FIFE NIN-ER ZOO-LOO - Time of day
- In the night
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| Zone | Offset | Military | Regular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zulu (UTC) | UTC+0 | 2359 | 11:59 PM |
| Eastern Daylight (Quebec) | UTC-4 | 1959 | 7:59 PM |
| Eastern Standard (Romeo) | UTC-5 | 1859 | 6:59 PM |
| Pacific Standard (Uniform) | UTC-8 | 1559 | 3:59 PM |
Where 2359 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 2300 to 2359
2359 questions
What is 2359 in regular time?
2359 in military time is 11:59 PM in regular 12-hour time. The hour 23 is over 12, so subtract 12 (23 − 12 = 11) and add PM: 11:59 PM.
How do you say 2359 in military time?
Say "twenty-three fifty-nine hours." Over the radio, read it digit by digit: "Two Three Five Nine Zulu" when it is Zulu time.
What is 11:59 PM in military time?
11:59 PM is 2359 in military time, written with four digits and no colon.
Is 2359 AM or PM?
2359 is PM. Military times from 1200 to 2359 are after noon, so 2359 is 11:59 PM.
What is 2359 Zulu in US time?
2359Z (Zulu, UTC) is 6:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, 7:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, and 3:59 PM Pacific Standard Time.
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