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What time is 20 hours?
Answer: 20 hours is 8:00 PM
When time is given in a 24-hour format, such as '20 hours,' it's helpful to know how to convert it into the standard 12-hour format used in everyday conversation. The 24-hour clock, often called military time, counts from 0 to 23, representing the hours in a day without using AM or PM.
Methods
Math Tutor Explanation Using Subtracting 12 Method
To convert hours greater than 12 from 24-hour time to the 12-hour clock, you subtract 12 from the hour.
Step 1: Step 1: Check if the hour (20) is greater than 12
Step 2: Step 2: Subtract 12 from 20 to get 8
Math Tutor Explanation Using Conversion Table Method
Convert 20 hours to 12-hour time by referring to common conversions between 24-hour and 12-hour clocks.
Step 1: Step 1: Find 20 on a 24-hour to 12-hour conversion chart
Step 2: Step 2: Notice that 20:00 on the 24-hour clock is the same as 8:00 PM
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Math Tutor suggests: Practice Time Conversions and Military Time
Explore more questions about converting between regular time and military time to strengthen your understanding of time concepts.
FAQ on 24-Hour and 12-Hour Time Conversion
What is 20:00 on a digital clock?
20:00 on a digital clock is 8:00 PM in 12-hour format
How do you convert 24-hour time to 12-hour time?
Subtract 12 from any hour greater than 12 and add PM; for hours less than 12, keep the number and add AM
Is 20 hours in the morning or evening?
20 hours is in the evening
What is midnight in 24-hour time?
Midnight is 00:00 in 24-hour time
What is 12:00 noon in the 24-hour clock?
12:00 noon is 12:00 in 24-hour time
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