L'ora

Time

The 12-hour clock system is commonly used in everyday conversation and in situations where formal or technical language is not required. If it is necessary to clarify, we add "di mattina", "di pomeriggio", "di sera" or "di notte" (in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, in the night).

Examples:
6:00 am → Sono le sei di mattina
5:20 pm → Sono le cinque e venti di pomeriggio
9:00 pm → Sono le nove di sera
1:00 am → È l'una di notte

Using "un quarto" and "mezza" instead of "quindici" and "trenta" respectively is a matter of personal preference and style.

The 24-hour clock system is commonly used in formal or technical contexts, such as train schedules or business meetings.

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