04:57 is 4:57 AM on a 12-hour clock and "04:57 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 04:57 through a time chart, automated calculator, and ways to convert by hand.
| 24-hour format | 12-hour format |
|---|---|
| 04:57 | 4:57 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 04:57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 04:57 | 4:57 | 0457 |
| 05:02 | 5:02 | 0502 |
| 05:07 | 5:07 | 0507 |
| 05:12 | 5:12 | 0512 |
| 05:17 | 5:17 | 0517 |
| 05:22 | 5:22 | 0522 |
| 05:27 | 5:27 | 0527 |
| 05:32 | 5:32 | 0532 |
| 05:37 | 5:37 | 0537 |
| 05:42 | 5:42 | 0542 |
| 05:47 | 5:47 | 0547 |
| 05:52 | 5:52 | 0552 |
| 05:57 | 5:57 | 0557 |
| 06:02 | 6:02 | 0602 |
| 06:07 | 6:07 | 0607 |
| 06:12 | 6:12 | 0612 |