Before printing
Review that a.m. comes before noon and p.m. comes after noon.
Printable worksheet
A.M. and P.M. Worksheets for Telling Time
Use everyday routines to decide whether a time is in the morning, afternoon, or night.
How to use this worksheet
This a.m. and p.m. worksheet asks learners to use context. The written event matters because the same clock time can happen twice in one day.
During practice
Ask what part of the day the event usually happens before choosing.
After checking
Spend extra time on 12:00 a.m. for midnight and 12:00 p.m. for noon.
A.M. and P.M. Worksheets for Telling Time
Read each event. Circle a.m. or p.m.
Name: ____________ Date: ____________
1
The family leaves for an early morning flight.
5:30
Circle one: a.m. / p.m.
2
Art club meets after school.
3:25
Circle one: a.m. / p.m.
3
The first school bell rings in the morning.
8:30
Circle one: a.m. / p.m.
4
A new day begins at midnight.
12:00
Circle one: a.m. / p.m.
5
A family sits down for dinner in the evening.
6:15
Circle one: a.m. / p.m.
6
Sam visits the library after lunch.
1:10
Circle one: a.m. / p.m.
7
Lunch begins just after noon.
12:20
Circle one: a.m. / p.m.
8
The class meets outside to look at the moon.
9:00
Circle one: a.m. / p.m.
9
The evening movie is about to begin.
7:30
Circle one: a.m. / p.m.
10
Nora eats breakfast before school.
7:15
Circle one: a.m. / p.m.
11
A family gets up early to watch the sunrise.
6:00
Circle one: a.m. / p.m.
12
Soccer practice starts late in the afternoon.
4:30
Circle one: a.m. / p.m.
Answer Key
- 5:30 a.m.
- 3:25 p.m.
- 8:30 a.m.
- 12:00 a.m.
- 6:15 p.m.
- 1:10 p.m.
- 12:20 p.m.
- 9:00 p.m.
- 7:30 p.m.
- 7:15 a.m.
- 6:00 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m.