Random Time Generator

Generate random times in either 12-hour or 24-hour format.

12-hour format (AM/PM) 24-hour format

How to use:

Select your preferred time format (12-hour or 24-hour)
Click "Generate Random Time" to get a random time
Each click generates a completely random time between 00:00 and 23:59

Need a quick random time for testing or practice. Use this random time generator. Pick 12 hour or 24 hour format, then click once.

What this random time generator does

The tool picks a random minute from a full day. That means any time from 00:00 through 23:59. You choose the display format, and the tool shows the result in that style.

Each click creates a fresh time. Every minute has the same chance to appear.

How to Use This Tool

Choose the time format. Pick 12 hour with AM or PM, or 24 hour.
Press the Generate Random Time button.
Read the time that appears above the guide.
Switch the format if needed, then press the button again.
The page shows one random time on load, so you see it right away.

Inputs explained

12 hour format AM or PM. Use this for clocks that show morning and afternoon. Midnight shows as 12 with AM. Noon shows as 12 with PM.
24 hour format. Use this for time ranges from 00 through 23. Midnight shows as 00. Noon shows as 12.

Output explained

The result shows a single random time based on your format choice. In 24 hour mode, hours show with two digits. In 12 hour mode, you see AM or PM after the time.

24 hour sample. 03:07 or 18:45.
12 hour sample. 3:07 AM or 6:45 PM.
Midnight samples. 12:00 AM or 00:00.
Noon samples. 12:00 PM or 12:00.

AM means before midday. PM means after midday.

Limitations and notes

The tool covers a full day from 00:00 to 23:59.
The picker works at minute level only.
It creates one time per click.
The same time may repeat by chance.
The output includes time only, without date or seconds.
Time zone plays no role in the result.
An initial time appears on page load.

Common use cases

Quality assurance checks for time inputs and displays.
Classroom drills that teach reading clocks.
Games that need a fair random time.
Writing prompts that start on a random minute.
Workout, study, or break start time picks.
Cooking practice for timing steps or alerts.
Data sampling for charts or demos.
Training exercises for support teams and help desks.

Tips to get the most value

Switch between 12 hour and 24 hour views to confirm formatting.
Click several times to build a small sample for tests.
Copy the results into a spreadsheet for records.
Use noon and midnight samples to test edge cases.
If you teach time, ask students to read each result aloud.

Frequently asked questions

Does it show midnight and noon correctly

Yes. 12 hour mode shows midnight as 12 with AM, and noon as 12 with PM. In 24 hour mode, midnight is 00, and noon is 12.

Is every minute equally likely

Yes. Each minute in the day has the same chance to appear on every click.

Can I set a custom time range

The tool uses the full day range only.

Can I include seconds or generate a list

The tool supports minutes only, and it produces one time per click.

Why choose this random time generator

It is fast, clear, and accurate. You can choose 12 hour or 24 hour format with one tap. The guide above makes use simple for any skill level.

Keep this page handy for tests, lessons, and quick decisions. It saves time and avoids bias with every click.