In Germany, time is commonly expressed using the 24-hour clock system, which eliminates the need to distinguish between AM and PM. For example, “Es ist zwanzig Uhr” means 8:00 PM, while “Es ist acht Uhr” means 8:00 AM, although you wouldn't typically need to specify AM or PM in most conversations.

However, in more informal or conversational settings, when using the 12-hour clock, you may hear terms like “vormittags” (in the morning), “nachmittags” (in the afternoon), and “abends” (in the evening) to clarify the time. For instance:

• “Es ist acht Uhr vormittags” (It's 8:00 in the morning)

• “Es ist zehn Uhr nachmittags” (It's 10:00 in the afternoon)

Even though AM and PM distinctions aren't as crucial in German, they can still be used when needed for clarity, especially in informal conversations. It's important to note that the 24-hour format is overwhelmingly used for precise timekeeping in Germany, particularly in official contexts.

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