23:17 is 11:17 PM on a 12-hour clock and "23:17 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 23:17 through a time chart, automated calculator, and ways to convert by hand.
| 24-hour format | 12-hour format |
|---|---|
| 23:17 | 11:17 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 23:17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23:17 | 23:17 | 2317 |
| 23:22 | 23:22 | 2322 |
| 23:27 | 23:27 | 2327 |
| 23:32 | 23:32 | 2332 |
| 23:37 | 23:37 | 2337 |
| 23:42 | 23:42 | 2342 |
| 23:47 | 23:47 | 2347 |
| 23:52 | 23:52 | 2352 |
| 23:57 | 23:57 | 2357 |
| 00:02 | 0:02 | 0002 |
| 00:07 | 0:07 | 0007 |
| 00:12 | 0:12 | 0012 |
| 00:17 | 0:17 | 0017 |
| 00:22 | 0:22 | 0022 |
| 00:27 | 0:27 | 0027 |
| 00:32 | 0:32 | 0032 |