Convert 20:30 to 12-hour format

Converting 20:30 to 12-hour format

Here's how to convert 20:30 from 24-hour format to 12-hour format:

Steps to convert 20:30 to 08:30 PM:

1. First, we look at the hours (20).
2. Since 20 is greater than 12, we subtract 12: 20 - 12 = 8
3. The time is in the PM (afternoon/evening)
4. We keep the minutes the same: 30
5. Therefore, 20:30 in 12-hour format is 08:30 PM

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 20:30

• 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