Afternoon is 12 PM, Not AM
Many people get confused about whether 12 PM is part of the morning or the afternoon. The answer is 12 PM is part of the afternoon.
Here's why:
- AM stands for ante meridiem, meaning "before midday". This refers to the time period from 12:00 AM (midnight) to 11:59 AM.
- PM stands for post meridiem, meaning "after midday". This refers to the time period from 12:00 PM (noon) to 11:59 PM.
Therefore, 12 PM marks the beginning of the afternoon, not the morning.
To avoid confusion, remember:
- 12 AM is midnight.
- 12 PM is noon.
Using this simple rule, you'll never have to question whether 12 PM is AM or PM again!
