To convert 16:50 from military time (also known as 24-hour time) to standard time (12-hour time), you need to break it down as follows:
The first two digits represent the hour, and the last two digits represent the minutes. In this case, 16:50 means:
- 16 hours
- 50 minutes
Since 16 is greater than 12, we subtract 12 from 16 to find the equivalent hour in standard time. So, 16 minus 12 equals 4. This tells us that it is 4 o’clock in the afternoon.
Therefore, 16:50 in standard time is 4:50 PM.
It’s worth noting that the time can also be expressed in a more relaxed manner, such as saying “four fifty in the afternoon.”
Now you know how to read military time! This is especially helpful in places where schedules use the 24-hour format, like in train stations or airports.