Building number confidence: Time

3. 12-hour clock time

3.1. Analogue clock markers

An analogue clock with the numbers 1 to 12 around the dial.

The hour markers on an analogue clock are usually displayed using the numbers from 1 to 12, or the equivalent Roman numerals.

An analogue clock with Roman numerals around the dial
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X VI XII

Smaller timepieces, such as a wristwatch, may simply display markers for each of the 12 hours.

An analogue clock with simple hour markers around the dial.

To tell the time where there are only markers, you need to remember the position of the hours. For example, 12 is always at the top of the dial and 6 is always directly opposite at the bottom.