OL2000: How to Set the Outlook Calendar to 24-Hour Time

ID: Q196337

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Outlook 2000

SUMMARY

Military time uses a format based on 24 hours rather than 12. Time occurring after 12:59 P.M. does not restart at 1:00, but continues through 23:59. For example, 1:00 P.M. is displayed as 13:00 in this format.


MORE INFORMATION

Outlook inherits the time format from the Windows operating system. To set the Calendar in Outlook to Military time, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.


  2. Double-click the Regional Settings icon.


  3. Click the Time tab.


  4. In the Time Style list, click the format HH:mm:ss, and then click OK.


  5. Close Control Panel.


The times in the Calendar will now be displayed in the 24-hour format.

Additional query words: twenty four twenty-four

Keywords : kbdta GnlCal
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: May 14, 1999
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