3.1.3

Changing the 24-hour Clock to the 12-Hour Clock

Test yourself

Changing from the 24-Hour to the 12-Hour Clock

You may be asked to convert a time from the 24-hour clock to the 12-hour clock.

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Example problem

  • What is 16.05 in the 12-hour clock?
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Change to the 12-hour clock

  • 16 is greater than 12, so 16.05 is in the afternoon (pm).
  • To find out the hour, subtract 12 from 16.
    • 16 − 12 = 4
    • So the time is 4.05pm in the 12-hour clock.
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Example problem

  • What is 00.00 in the 12-hour clock?
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Change to the 12-hour clock

  • The 24-hour clock starts at midnight.
    • So 00.00 is 12am in the 12-hour clock.

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