How to change the time format AM, PM on your computer

If you find it challenging to recognize the AM, PM time indicators on your computer clock, you can switch to the 24-hour format or customize it as you like, such as morning, afternoon, early, late... through the instructions in the following article.

1. On Windows 10

Step 1: Right-click on the clock (1) in the taskbar => Adjust date/time (2).

Step 2: Choose Date, time & regional formatting.

Next, select the option Additional date, time & regional settings.

Step 3: Click on the option Change date, time, or number formats.

Afterward, click on Additional settings....

Step 4: Click on the Time (1) section => modify the AM, PM (2) characters.

Next, press Apply (3) and OK (4).

After completing these steps, return to the Desktop to check the results.

2. On Windows 7

Step 1: Right-click on the clock (1) in the taskbar => Adjust date/time (2).

Step 2: Click on Change date and time...

Step 3: Click on Change calendar settings.

Step 4: Navigate to the Time (1) section and modify the AM, PM (2) characters according to your preference.

Next, press Apply (3) => OK (4).

Continue by pressing Apply (5) => OK (6) in the next dialog box.

Step 5: Exit to the desktop and check the results.

3. On Windows XP

Step 1: Navigate to Start (1) => Control Panel (2).

Step 2: Choose the section Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options.

Step 3: Click on Regional and Language Options.

Step 4: Click on Customize...

Step 5: Choose the section Time (1) and update the name for the new AM, PM (2) characters.

Next, click on Apply (3) => OK (4).

Step 6: Continue pressing Apply (1) => OK (2) in the subsequent dialog box.

After completing these steps, return to the desktop and check the results.

With a quick and simple guide, you can transform the AM, PM characters on your computer into the desired content. Wishing you success!