12-hour clock

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  • Most countries in North America use the 12-hour clock system for daily life.
  • I prefer the 12-hour clock because it's what I grew up with.
  • To switch to a 12-hour clock, go into your phone's date and time settings.
  • The main disadvantage of the 12-hour clock is the potential confusion between a.m. and p.m.
  • Can you please confirm if the meeting is at 8 on a 12-hour clock?
  • Pilots use a 24-hour clock, but civilian life often runs on a 12-hour clock.
  • This software allows users to choose between a 12-hour clock and a 24-hour display.
  • For international scheduling, the 24-hour clock is less ambiguous than the 12-hour clock.
  • The schedule is written using a 12-hour clock, so note whether it's a.m. or p.m.
  • Learning to read an analog watch is essentially learning the 12-hour clock format.