04:09 is 4:09 AM on a 12-hour clock and "04:09 Hours" in Military Time. We use this system throughout the world (not just the military) and leverages a 24-hour time clock rather than the 12-hour AM/PM system known to most English-speaking countries. Below are ways to convert 04:09 through a time chart, automated calculator, and ways to convert by hand.
| 24-hour format | 12-hour format |
|---|---|
| 04:09 | 4:09 AM |
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It is easy to convert from 24-hour time to 12-hour time once you know a few tricks. The primary difference between the two is that the hours in a 24-hour clock go all the way up to 23 (from 0 to 23). In a 12-hour clock, the hour resets to 1 after noon (midday). Follow the steps below to convert 04:09 to 12-hour time.
24-hour time is used in aviation, military, meteorology, logistics, and other fields. The 12-hour clock is only used in 18 countries globally, including the United States and Canada. 24-hour time and military time are very similar! See our military time converter for more information.
| 24 Hour Clock | 12 Hour Clock (AM/PM) | Military Time |
|---|---|---|
| 04:09 | 4:09 | 0409 |
| 04:14 | 4:14 | 0414 |
| 04:19 | 4:19 | 0419 |
| 04:24 | 4:24 | 0424 |
| 04:29 | 4:29 | 0429 |
| 04:34 | 4:34 | 0434 |
| 04:39 | 4:39 | 0439 |
| 04:44 | 4:44 | 0444 |
| 04:49 | 4:49 | 0449 |
| 04:54 | 4:54 | 0454 |
| 04:59 | 4:59 | 0459 |
| 05:04 | 5:04 | 0504 |
| 05:09 | 5:09 | 0509 |
| 05:14 | 5:14 | 0514 |
| 05:19 | 5:19 | 0519 |
| 05:24 | 5:24 | 0524 |