Convert 08:30 to 12-hour format

Converting 08:30 to 12-hour format

Here's how to convert 08:30 from 24-hour format to 12-hour format:

Steps to convert 08:30 to 08:30 AM:

1. First, we look at the hours (08).
2. Since 08 is less than 12, we keep it as is
3. The time is in the AM (morning)
4. We keep the minutes the same: 30
5. Therefore, 08:30 in 12-hour format is 08:30 AM

Understanding the conversion

The 24-hour clock (also known as military time) runs from 00:00 to 23:59, while the 12-hour clock uses AM (ante meridiem: before noon) and PM (post meridiem: after noon) to distinguish between morning and afternoon/evening times.

Key points for converting 08:30

• Times from 00:00 to 11:59 are AM
• Times from 12:00 to 23:59 are PM
• 00:00 becomes 12:00 AM
• 12:00 becomes 12:00 PM