Which military time represents 8:00 PM?

The correct representation of 8:00 PM in military time is indeed 2000 hours. In the 24-hour clock system used by the military, the hours run from 0000 (midnight) to 2359. After noon, the hours continue counting up from 1300 (1:00 PM) to 2400 (or 0000 the next day for midnight).

At 8:00 PM, which is 8 hours past noon, you simply add 12 to the standard hour format. Therefore, 8:00 PM is calculated as 12 + 8, resulting in 2000 hours.

This understanding helps distinguish it from other military time representations. For example, 2100 indicates 9:00 PM, 1900 indicates 7:00 PM, and 1800 indicates 6:00 PM, all of which clearly denote different times than 8:00 PM. Recognizing this pattern in converting to military time is essential for accurate communication in operations and navigational contexts.