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		chrisseaton on Feb 8, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Time.gov was upgraded today How come it uses AM and PM rather than 24-hours?

gerikson on Feb 8, 2020 | [–]

Because that's the custom in the US.

Using 24 hours is "military time" there.

spockz on Feb 8, 2020 | | [–]

There is a toggle for switching it to a 24hour clock.

rplnt on Feb 8, 2020 | [–]

You can switch to 24 hour format, but I can't confirm it works, because it's AM and it still does say AM.

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