A.M. or P.M.

key notes:

1. Understanding A.M. and P.M.

• The day is divided into two parts: A.M. and P.M.
• A.M. (Ante Meridiem) means “before midday” (morning hours).
• P.M. (Post Meridiem) means “after midday” (afternoon and evening hours).

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2. A.M. – Morning Hours (12:00 Midnight to 11:59 A.M.)

• The day starts at 12:00 midnight (A.M.).
• The sun rises in the morning (A.M.).
• Examples of activities in A.M.:
  • 6:30 A.M. – Wake up
  • 7:00 A.M. – Eat breakfast
  • 8:00 A.M. – Go to school

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3. P.M. – Afternoon and Evening Hours (12:00 Noon to 11:59 P.M.)

• 12:00 Noon starts the P.M. time.
• The sun is highest at 12:00 P.M. (Noon).
• The day ends at 11:59 P.M. (before midnight).
• Examples of activities in P.M.:
  • 1:00 P.M. – Lunch
  • 4:00 P.M. – Play outside
  • 7:00 P.M. – Dinner
  • 9:00 P.M. – Go to bed

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4. How to Remember A.M. and P.M.

Midnight = 12:00 A.M., Noon = 12:00 P.M.

A.M. → “At Morning” (before noon)

P.M. → “Past Midday” (after noon)

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