21:50 is 9:50 PM on a 12-hour clock and "21:50 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 21:50 through a time chart, automated calculator, and ways to convert by hand.
| 24-hour format | 12-hour format |
|---|---|
| 21:50 | 9:50 PM |
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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 21:50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21:50 | 21:50 | 2150 |
| 21:55 | 21:55 | 2155 |
| 22:00 | 22:00 | 2200 |
| 22:05 | 22:05 | 2205 |
| 22:10 | 22:10 | 2210 |
| 22:15 | 22:15 | 2215 |
| 22:20 | 22:20 | 2220 |
| 22:25 | 22:25 | 2225 |
| 22:30 | 22:30 | 2230 |
| 22:35 | 22:35 | 2235 |
| 22:40 | 22:40 | 2240 |
| 22:45 | 22:45 | 2245 |
| 22:50 | 22:50 | 2250 |
| 22:55 | 22:55 | 2255 |
| 23:00 | 23:00 | 2300 |
| 23:05 | 23:05 | 2305 |