A.M. or P.M.

A.M. means before 12 noon.

P.M. means after 12 noon.

Learn with an example

📢 Caitlin is waking up in the morning. The clock by her bed shows: hours minutes

  • 6:30 A.M.
  • 6:30 P.M.

Caitlin is waking up in the morning.

Morning is before 12 noon. It is A.M.

Caitlin’s clock shows:

The time is 6:30 A.M.

📢 Lily is taking her morning walk. Her watch shows:

  • 7:00 A.M.
  • 7:00 P.M.

Lily is taking her morning walk.

Morning is before 12 noon. It is A.M.

Lily’s watch shows:

The time is 7:00 A.M.

📢 Seth is getting out of bed in the morning. The clock in his room shows:

  • 7:30 A.M.
  • 7:30 P.M.

Seth is getting out of bed in the morning.

Morning is before 12 noon. It is A.M.

The clock in Seth’s room shows:

The time is 7:30 A.M.