24-hour time and am/pm
Name: _____________________ Date: __________
Show your thinking with numbers, words, or a drawing.
1. Write 17:40 in 12-hour time, using am or pm.
2. Write 19:50 in 12-hour time, using am or pm.
3. Write 17:55 in 12-hour time, using am or pm.
4. Write 22:25 in 12-hour time, using am or pm.
5. Write 16:00 in 12-hour time, using am or pm.
Answer key · 24-hour time and am/pm
1. 5:40 pm
17:40 is after 12:00 midday, so it is a pm time.
Take 12 away from the hour: 17 − 12 = 5.
17:40 is 5:40 pm.
2. 7:50 pm
19:50 is after 12:00 midday, so it is a pm time.
Take 12 away from the hour: 19 − 12 = 7.
19:50 is 7:50 pm.
3. 5:55 pm
17:55 is after 12:00 midday, so it is a pm time.
Take 12 away from the hour: 17 − 12 = 5.
17:55 is 5:55 pm.
4. 10:25 pm
22:25 is after 12:00 midday, so it is a pm time.
Take 12 away from the hour: 22 − 12 = 10.
22:25 is 10:25 pm.
5. 4:00 pm
16:00 is after 12:00 midday, so it is a pm time.
Take 12 away from the hour: 16 − 12 = 4.
16:00 is 4:00 pm.
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