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As you approach the airport where you will
land in the United States, the pilot will announce the correct
time. The United States follows a 12-hour system of time,
rather than the 24-hour system followed by many other countries.
The 12 hours from midnight to noon are called "a.m."
(ante meridian). The 12 hours from noon to midnight are called
"p.m." (post meridian). For example, 1400 is two
o'clock or 2:00 p.m.; 2200 is 10 o'clock (10:00 p.m. or 10
o'clock at night,) and 1000 is 10 o'clock (10:00 a.m. or 10
o'clock in the morning). Set your watch to the correct U.S.
time before you leave the plane.
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