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Time of day is normally expressed in figures rather than being spelled out. Use context to determine whether to use the [[Wikipedia:12-hour clock|12-]] or [[Wikipedia:24-hour clock|24-hour]] clock. | Time of day is normally expressed in figures rather than being spelled out. Use context to determine whether to use the [[Wikipedia:12-hour clock|12-]] or [[Wikipedia:24-hour clock|24-hour]] clock. | ||
* 12-hour clock times are written in the form {{xt|11:15 a.m.}} and {{xt|2:30 p.m.}} or in the form {{xt|11:15 am}} and {{xt|2:30 pm}}, with a space (preferably a | * 12-hour clock times are written in the form {{xt|11:15 a.m.}} and {{xt|2:30 p.m.}} or in the form {{xt|11:15 am}} and {{xt|2:30 pm}}, with a space (preferably a non-breaking space) before the abbreviation. Use {{xt|noon}} and {{xt|midnight}} rather than {{!xt|12 pm}} and {{!xt|12 am}}; it may need to be specified whether ''midnight'' refers to the start or end of a date. | ||
** 12-hour clock times may be used when signing message on talk pages, or otherwise referring to times in real life that are separate from EVE. | ** 12-hour clock times may be used when signing message on talk pages, or otherwise referring to times in real life that are separate from EVE. | ||
* 24-hour clock times are written in the form {{xt|08:15}} and {{xt|22:55}}, with no suffix. Midnight written as {{xt|00:00}} begins the day; {{xt|24:00}} ends it. | * 24-hour clock times are written in the form {{xt|08:15}} and {{xt|22:55}}, with no suffix. Midnight written as {{xt|00:00}} begins the day; {{xt|24:00}} ends it. | ||