Which large countries use 12-hour time format (AM/PM)? [closed]

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Odd question:

Which (large) countries uses/prefers 12-hour time format (AM/PM)?

I understand that US, UK, Canada, Australia mostly use 12-hour (though also 24-hour in some cases).

But there must be a great deal more, even though 24-hour format is dominant. Can't find any list.






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What countries use 12-hour format?

9) Eighteen (18) Countries use the 12-hour clock: Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, El Salvador, Honduras, India, Ireland, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia and U.S. (although the military uses the 24-hour clock).

Does Europe use a 12-hour clock?

What Time Is It? 16:30 (Huh?) Most Europeans use the 24-hour clock\u2014known to us Yanks as "military time," though you'll never hear an Italian bark out a phrase like "at oh-six-hundred hours," not even in Italian (and not just because few Italians are silly enough to be awake at that ungodly hour).

Why do some countries use 12-hour clock?

The 12-hour clock was developed from the second millennium BC and reached its modern form in the 16th century AD. The 12-hour time convention is common in several English-speaking nations and former British colonies, as well as a few other countries. 12:00 a.m.

Do Japanese use 12-hour clock?

Both the 12-hour and 24-hour notations are commonly used in Japan. The 24-hour notation is commonly used in Japan, especially in train schedules.



Microsoft Access Short Time Format NO am pm with 12 hour




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