This Japanese or multi-format Beta uses 24 hour (military) timekeeping. It starts with midnight being designated as 000 (hours) or 0:00. Subsequent hours are displayed as 01:00 for 1:00 a.m., 02:00 for 2:00 a.m., etc. Noon is 12:00 hours, 13:00 hours is 1:00 p. m., 14:00 hours 2:00 p. m., etc. It can be operated in any time format so long as the difference between 12 hour USA civilian time is accounted for. The timer settings are also based upon the 24 hour clock. For a map showing which countries use 12 or 24 hour timekeeping click here. Drag the corner to enlarge the upcoming map. ©Misterßetamax go to homepage