07:40 is 7:40 AM on a 12-hour clock and "07:40 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 07:40 through a time chart, automated calculator, and ways to convert by hand.
| 24-hour format | 12-hour format |
|---|---|
| 07:40 | 7:40 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 07:40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 07:40 | 7:40 | 0740 |
| 07:45 | 7:45 | 0745 |
| 07:50 | 7:50 | 0750 |
| 07:55 | 7:55 | 0755 |
| 08:00 | 8:00 | 0800 |
| 08:05 | 8:05 | 0805 |
| 08:10 | 8:10 | 0810 |
| 08:15 | 8:15 | 0815 |
| 08:20 | 8:20 | 0820 |
| 08:25 | 8:25 | 0825 |
| 08:30 | 8:30 | 0830 |
| 08:35 | 8:35 | 0835 |
| 08:40 | 8:40 | 0840 |
| 08:45 | 8:45 | 0845 |
| 08:50 | 8:50 | 0850 |
| 08:55 | 8:55 | 0855 |