Can you read an Analog Clock?

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I was reading something on Fb that seems to be trending for no reason. I guess the UK school system is getting rid of  Analog  clocks because kids can't read them and the Teachers can't or won't teach them how to for whatever reason. Which prompted me to ask the question.

goaded · Accepted Answer

I find it a bit sad; the analogue clock represents the movement of the sun across the sky (to an extent, anyway).

Did you know that if you point the hour hand of a watch at the sun, South (or North, for those south of the equator) is half way between the hand and 12? (If you ignore daylight savings time.)

thisGuyDanny · Accepted Answer

How are there people that can't? I thought that you'd first learn the time on an analog clock as a little kid. At least I did. And since we're talking about it, what's with people not knowing what time is 18:00 for example?

peachblossomluck · Accepted Answer

I grew up reading them. Seems odd to consider someone not being able to... I remember the babysitter had a digital clock at her house and I found the glowing red numbers so sinister lol.

LisaLisa89 · Accepted Answer

I teach in a UK school. Yes, I can read analogue clocks and so can the kids, especially at the end of lessons (and that's me as well as them!).

JulieXO · Accepted Answer

Yes obviously, it's a really basic skill in my opinion.

OldSchool_Metalhead · Accepted Answer

at first glance I knew the clock pictured says 3:07 lol

Whatthefluff · Answer

Yes. It takes me a few seconds, but I can tell

Udbhav_Bantwal · Answer

What's so difficult about reading an analog clock or at least what's so hard in learning how to... It's really simple and it seems really stupid that someone can't read an analog clock.

Kai02 · Answer

I can but it takes me a few seconds. Normally I just glance at them to get a general idea of the time because I'm too lazy to figure out the exact time

Duvet · Answer

Surprised that 2 people (so far) voted they can't. I can understand kids, but gg. Guess it's a sign of the times

rgb008 · Answer

I can if I take the time to really look. I can't just glance at it for a second and be like "oh, its 3:08". If that makes sense lol

Elliee__ · Answer

i can but like, i have to look at it for a minute or so to figure the time out i can't just glance at it and know the time

N23SA · Answer

I know how to read them but it takes me a while because I never use analog clocks

Pink2000 · Answer

Most kids my age can’t but I can. I learned to read them when I was 3 or 4

beebella · Answer

Anyone who knows how to tell time should know how to read one of those.

JohnFrost · Answer

My father can read a analoge clock but finds it confusing. And I find a am/pm clock really confusing. 24H is the best in my eyes

AlexEfron · Answer

What?  I'm so used to analog clocks that I prefer it to digital ones on a wrist watch.

legalboxers · Answer

I read about this. Wait until it makes it way here..

Voxpop · Answer

Yeah I read it easier than digital. My brain just processes analogs quicker

ThreeSheetsToTheWind · Answer

Yes. It's a basic life skill. It's sad that there are some kids who can't.

Tank20 · Answer

I can but I remember they took it out of my class because some students couldn’t

dancing_in_nebulas · Answer

I remeber when digital clocks were rare

Salsacumbia · Answer

Laziness I think... ?

tartaarsaus · Answer

I do read an analogue clock all the time

Dchrls78104 · Answer

Yes, I can. I have one at home.

NovissimumVirorum · Answer

I can read an analog clock and Roman numerals

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