How to Write Indian Time: Understanding 24-Hour and 12-Hour Formats

Learn how Indian time is expressed in 24-hour and 12-hour formats for accurate timekeeping.

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Indian time is written using the 24-hour clock format. For instance, 2:30 PM is written as 14:30 IST. It's also common to use the 12-hour format with AM/PM indicators, such as 2:30 PM IST.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the 24-hour clock format? The 24-hour clock format is a method of expressing time where the day runs from midnight to midnight and is divided into 24 hours.
  2. How do you convert 12-hour time to 24-hour time? To convert 12-hour time to 24-hour time, add 12 to the hour for PM times, except for 12 PM, which remains the same (e.g., 1:00 PM becomes 13:00).
  3. Is Indian Standard Time (IST) the same as GMT? No, Indian Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30, which means it is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
  4. Are there any other time formats used in India? In India, while the 24-hour clock is used officially, the 12-hour format with AM/PM is also widely used in everyday conversation.

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