Clock Type

From 12-hour clocks to 24-hour military time, different regions use various clock formats. Certain countries even use one format orally and the other in written communication.

12hr

12hr and 24hr

24hr

24hr (12hr orally)

24 Hour vs 12 Hour Time

Ofter referred to as military time, the 24 hour clock runs from midnight to midnight. This is the most common way to notate time around the globe. THe other system used is 12 hour time, running from midnight to noon before repeating from noon to midnight with the numbers 1 through 12 used twice each day. Even in countries that default to the 12 hour clock, like the United States, certain industries use the 24 hour clock to tell time to prevent misunderstandings when communicating.

Date Formats

Countries around the world differ in how they write today’s date. Month first? Day first? Periods vs. dashes vs. slashes—everyone does it a little differently.

Clock Type

From 12-hour clocks to 24-hour military time, different regions use various clock formats. Certain countries even use one format orally and the other in written communication.

Daylight Savings

Not all countries observe Daylight Saving Time, and those that do might change their clocks at different times of the year—or not at all.

First Day of the Week

The starting day of the week varies globally, with some regions beginning on Sunday and others on Monday or Saturday.

Weekday vs Weekend

The concept of weekdays and weekends isn't universal. While many countries follow a Monday-to-Friday workweek, others observe different days off based on cultural or religious traditions.

Created by Priya Misner

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