# Use AM/PM Time Format

By default, Linux Mint shows the current time in 24-hour format, which goes from 00:00 to 23:59. If you would rather use 12-hour time and show AM and PM, this can be changed in the Settings app.

1. Click the current time in the bottom right corner of your screen.
2. A calendar should pop up. Below the calendar, click “Date and Time Settings”.<br>

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3. Click the checkbox next to “Use 24h clock”. Make sure this checkbox is turned **off**.<br>

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Once this box is unchecked, time should now be displayed in 12-hour format.


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