pm
word
/ˈpiˈɛm/
PEE-em
/ˈpiˈɛm/
PEE-em
Definition
Abbreviation for 'post meridiem,' used to show the time from noon (12:00) to just before midnight (11:59) in a 12-hour clock system.
Usage & Nuances
'pm' is always written in lowercase or capitalized ('PM'), placed after the time (e.g., 3:00 pm). Commonly used in North America and other countries that use the 12-hour clock. Not used for times at midnight; 12:00 am is midnight, 12:00 pm is noon. In schedules and invitations, 'pm' clearly differentiates afternoon/evening times from morning ('am').
Spanish: p. m. - de la tarde - de la nochePortuguese (BR): da tarde - da noitePortuguese (PT): da tarde - da noiteChinese (Simplified): 下午 - 傍晚 - 晚上Chinese (Traditional): 下午 - 傍晚 - 晚上Hindi: शाम को - अपराह्नArabic: مساءً - بعد الظهرBengali: পিএম - বিকেল (সময়ের জন্য) - সন্ধ্যা (সময়ের জন্য)Russian: вечера - дня (о времени)Japanese: 午後Vietnamese: chiều - tối (thời gian)Korean: 오후Turkish: öğleden sonraUrdu: شام (وقت) - دوپہر کے بعدIndonesian: sore - malam (waktu)
Example Sentences
The store closes at 6:00 pm.
basic
My class starts at 2:00 pm.
basic
Dinner is at 7:00 pm.
basic
Let's meet around 8 pm for coffee.
natural
The concert doesn't start until 9 pm.
natural
Can you call me after 5 pm?
natural