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Q: Why do we use 24 hour clock time?
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What is the difference between 12 hour clock time and 24 hour clock time?

A twelve hour clock has 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 and is the standard form time clock. A 24 hour clock has times starting at 1-12, but after it will start with 13 as 1 p.m. all the way to 24 or 00 as 12 midnight.


Is a analog clock is a 12 hour clock or a 24 hour clock?

12 hour clock but could say the time in a 24 hour clock Analogue describes construction, not hours. It can be either.


When is it better to use the 24 hour clock instead of a 12 hour clock?

A 24 hour clock is better when you are running around the clock operations. Military, Police and Fire Stations use it to avoid any confusion when talking time. Factories that run around the clock, shipping companies, and airlines use it. Answer The Aviation and Space industries use the 24 hour clock as well. It reduces confusion, especially when written or oral communications are critical


Why do airlines use 24-hour clock?

To avoid confusion over timetables. It's much better to use the 24-hour clock system.


Does russia use a 12-hour clock or a 24-hour clock?

24 Hour is used in all countries except the united states of america


Why 12 hour and 24 hour clocks?

12 hour clock we use in our homes.24 hour clock is used in travelling places eg:airport,train station.


What is the use of a 24-hour clock?

24-hour time notation is more compact and less ambiguous, since you don't need to add "A.M." or "P.M." to be specific about a time.


Why doesn't a clock have 24 hours?

Some clocks actually do have 24 hours on them, but a 24-hour clock is used by the military, some paramilitary organizations, and in other applications (like universal standard time). Most people just use a 12-hour clock. Note that most digital watches and clocks have a selectable 12- or 24-hour time.


What is the different between 12 hour's clock and 24 hour's clock?

12 hour clock's have am and pm. 24 hour clock's (military time) is 00:00 through 23:59. Midnight on a 12 hour clock is 12:00am, on a 24 hour clock is 00:00. So 23:59 would be 11:59pm.


What time is it when the clock strikes thirteen?

Unless it's a 24-hour clock, then it means it's 1pm.


How is midnight represented in 24 hour time?

Midnight is represented as: 00:00 on a 24 hour clock.


What time is it if in military time its 15.05?

1505 on the 24 hour clock (as used by the military and others) is 3:05 p.m. on the 12 hour clock.