24 hour system
In a 24-hour continuous time system, one day begins at midnight and continues until time returns to the next midnight point.
During this period, the hours are distributed throughout the day without interruption. This method of time regulation is commonly used in many sectors, such as hospitals, armed forces, educational institutions, as well as in government departments, because of the accuracy and clarity it provides in determining times.
The difference between the hours in the 24 and 12 hour systems
When the clock says 13, this indicates that it is one in the afternoon. If it is 14 o'clock, this means that the time has reached two o'clock in the afternoon. O'clock 15 says it's 16pm, while XNUMX says it's XNUMXpm.
17 o'clock shows it's 18pm, and when it's 19 o'clock it says XNUMXpm. As the day progressed, XNUMX o'clock indicated that it was XNUMX pm.
The 20 o'clock indicates that it is eight in the evening, and the 21 o'clock means that the time has reached nine in the evening. When it's 22 o'clock, it's 23 p.m. XNUMX shows the time as XNUMXpm.
Finally, when the clock strikes 24, it means it is midnight, i.e. twelve o'clock at night.
How to convert from a 24-hour system to a 12-hour system in the evening?
To convert time from 24-hour to 12-hour during the evening, a few simple steps must be taken. This involves a time change between 12pm and mid-morning. The calculation is done directly, as it requires deducting XNUMX hours from the time exceeding twelve in the afternoon.
For example, to convert fifteen o'clock (15:00) to the other system, we subtract 12, so the time becomes 3:00 p.m. With this method, it is easy to know the 12-hour equivalent of any time from afternoon to mid-evening.
24 hour system in flight
In the aviation sector, it is preferable to use the 24-hour time system rather than the 12-hour time system. The reason for this is the need to avoid confusion that may occur when distinguishing between morning and evening, which may lead to missing flights. This system also enhances the ability of airline workers to coordinate effectively among themselves.
Convert the clock from 24 to 12 in Windows
To convert the time format from 24 hours to 12 hours on Windows computers, open Control Panel and choose Time Settings. Next, choose Modify time and calendar settings and in the Time window, select the 12-hour option to have the time displayed in this format.
