Date and time notation in Canada

Date and time notation in Canada [refresh]
Full dateEnglish:
  • 14 November 2024
  • November 14, 2024

French:

  • 14 novembre 2024
All-numeric date2024-11-14
Time
  • 04:59
  • 4:59 a.m.

Date and time notation in Canada combines conventions from the United Kingdom, conventions from the United States, and conventions from France, often creating confusion.[1] The Government of Canada specifies the ISO 8601 format for all-numeric dates (YYYY-MM-DD; for example, 2024-11-14).[2] It recommends writing the time using the 24-hour clock (04:59) for maximum clarity in both Canadian English and Canadian French,[3] but also allows the 12-hour clock (4:59 a.m.) in English.[4]

  1. ^ Sanderson, Blair (18 January 2016). "Proposed legislation aims to settle date debate". CBC News. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
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