Match Analog and Digital Times

Match Analog and Digital Times

1. Read the analog clock carefully.

   • First identify the hour hand: it points to the hour or is between two numbers if the hour has passed.
   • Then identify the minute hand: each number on the clock stands for 5 minutes.

2. Convert the clock into digital time.

   • Start with the hour.
   • Count the minutes by fives: for example, if the minute hand is on 3, that means 15 minutes past the hour.
   • Write the time in digital form as hour:minutes.

3. Match the digital time to the correct clock.

   • Look for the same hour and minute.
   • Pay attention to whether it is past the hour or to the next hour.

4. Simplify the final answer if needed.

   • If the exercise asks for a matched set or a written response, give only the final matching time(s) in the simplest form.

Quick check

• Make sure the minute value is a multiple of 5 when reading a standard analog clock.
• Check that the hour hand position agrees with the minutes, since the hour hand moves gradually.
• If two times look close, compare both the hour and the exact minute count.