Wondering how long until 12 AM? The live countdown below shows the exact time left, down to the millisecond.
Counting to the next 12 AM on your device clock.
Create Your Own CountdownTime Left Until 12 AM
The timer above always points to the next 12 AM. If you check just after 12 AM has passed, almost a full day remains, and if you check a few seconds before, only seconds are left. The longest possible wait is 24 hours.
Set a Time of Your Choice
Pick any time and date below and the timer switches right away, so you can check more than just 12 AM. Press the back button to return to 12 AM.
Choose a date up to 3 days ahead. It uses your device time.
What 12 AM Means in Numbers
12 AM falls exactly on the hour, so the countdown finishes the moment the clock shows 00:00. It is 00:00 in 24-hour time, which places it at night. About 0.0% of the day has passed by then.
- 12-hour format: 12 AM
- 24-hour format: 00:00
- ISO 8601 format: T00:00:00
- Minutes after midnight: 0 (0 minutes)
- Seconds after midnight: 0
- Time left until midnight: 24 hours
- Decimal hours: 0.00
- Portion of the day completed: 0.0%
What Usually Happens Around 12 AM
Midnight is when the date changes and a brand-new day begins, so it is a common deadline for sales, submissions and daily resets.
If you are waiting for 12 AM at night, remember that bright screens can make it harder to fall asleep, so set the countdown and rest until it ends.
12 AM in Other Time Zones
When the clock shows 12 AM in UTC, the local time in other major places is listed below. These use standard time, so places on daylight saving time are one hour ahead.
| Place | Local time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 12:00 AM | Same day |
| London (GMT) | 12:00 AM | Same day |
| Dubai (GST) | 4:00 AM | Same day |
| Karachi (PKT) | 5:00 AM | Same day |
| New Delhi (IST) | 5:30 AM | Same day |
| Dhaka (BST) | 6:00 AM | Same day |
| Singapore (SGT) | 8:00 AM | Same day |
| Tokyo (JST) | 9:00 AM | Same day |
| Sydney (AEST) | 10:00 AM | Same day |
| New York (EST) | 7:00 PM | Previous day |
| Chicago (CST) | 6:00 PM | Previous day |
| Los Angeles (PST) | 4:00 PM | Previous day |
How This Countdown Works
The timer reads your device clock, so it is always correct for your own time zone. When 12 AM passes, it automatically restarts and counts to 12 AM on the following day.
Frequently Asked Questions About 12 AM
What time is 12 AM in 24-hour format?
12 AM is 00:00 in 24-hour (military) time, and it is written as T00:00:00 in the ISO 8601 standard.
How many minutes after midnight is 12 AM?
12 AM is 0 minutes after midnight, which equals 0 minutes.
How long is it from 12 AM to midnight?
From 12 AM there are 24 hours left until the next midnight.
Is 12 AM morning, afternoon, evening or night?
12 AM falls at night, so it is counted as part of the night.
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