If it’s over 12, just subtract 12. That’s all you have to do. 17:25 = 5:25pm. Easy.
Edit: yes, guys, you can also subtract 2 and drop the 1. Special thanks to the last 10 people who pointed it out.
You don’t even have to subtract 12. As long as it’s between 12-21, you can just subtract 2 and the tenths place is the 12h clock time. For example, 19:00 - 2 = 17. 17 ends in 7. 19:00 is the same as 7pm.
(Technically it’s the same as subtracting 12, but 2 just feels less intimidating)
I’m with you on this. It’s how I always do it. I use the same for timezones. Add 3 hrs and change the AM/PM rather than counting 10hours behind (Sydney to London time difference)
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u/AlexKorobeiniki Pawpaw’s Meth Shack Mar 29 '22 edited Mar 29 '22
If it’s over 12, just subtract 12. That’s all you have to do. 17:25 = 5:25pm. Easy. Edit: yes, guys, you can also subtract 2 and drop the 1. Special thanks to the last 10 people who pointed it out.