04:53 is 4:53 AM on a 12-hour clock and "04:53 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 04:53 through a time chart, automated calculator, and ways to convert by hand.
| 24-hour format | 12-hour format |
|---|---|
| 04:53 | 4:53 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 04:53 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 04:53 | 4:53 | 0453 |
| 04:58 | 4:58 | 0458 |
| 05:03 | 5:03 | 0503 |
| 05:08 | 5:08 | 0508 |
| 05:13 | 5:13 | 0513 |
| 05:18 | 5:18 | 0518 |
| 05:23 | 5:23 | 0523 |
| 05:28 | 5:28 | 0528 |
| 05:33 | 5:33 | 0533 |
| 05:38 | 5:38 | 0538 |
| 05:43 | 5:43 | 0543 |
| 05:48 | 5:48 | 0548 |
| 05:53 | 5:53 | 0553 |
| 05:58 | 5:58 | 0558 |
| 06:03 | 6:03 | 0603 |
| 06:08 | 6:08 | 0608 |