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at 8 AM vs at 8 A.M.

Both "at 8 am" and "at 8 a.m." are correct, but the more common and formal way to write the time is with the period after "a.m." or "p.m.". In casual communications or digital contexts, however, using "am" without periods is acceptable.
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This is a correct informal way to indicate the time, especially in digital communication or informal contexts.

"at 8 AM"

This phrase is commonly used in informal settings or digital communication to indicate the time of 8 o'clock in the morning.

Examples:

  • Let's meet at 8 am tomorrow.
  • The event starts at 8 am sharp.
  • Jan 23, 2017 ... If the ship docks back at port at 8 a.m., what time do ...
  • Jan 26, 2022 ... Then at 8 am I would open up her curtains and tell her good morning and happily start our day! She was never, ever exposed to any light ...
  • Door Open At 8 AM (Remastered + Bonus Tracks) by Merzbow, released 16 July 2021 1. Intro 2. Tony Williams Deathspace 3. Jimmy Elvins In Traffic 4.
  • Dec 14, 2021 ... I just had an exam Monday night 7-9. Followed up by Tuesday at 8 am. I don't even live near campus. Ugh.
  • Aug 15, 2022 ... Similar to Liz in Feb, phone is chiming a unique sound every morning at 8 am. Already checked health app- nothing is setup and notifications ...
  • Sep 10, 2023 ... If the park opens at 8 am and i have a plaza inn reservation at 8am what time can i enter park?” Hi Kylie! Welcome to planDisney! Oh boy! I ...
  • Apr 28, 2021 ... 347K likes, 2582 comments - djkhaled on April 28, 2021: "TRUE STORY: KANYE STOPPED BY MY HOUSE AT 8 AM THE OTHER DAY!
  • Sep 6, 2017 ... This year's Pacific Partners Air Festival kicks off at 8 a.m. on Sept. 10 with the opening ceremony and aerial review at 8:30 a.m.,
  • Tune in this Friday at 8 a.m. CT to watch live as we mark 20 years of PEPFAR....
  • Jun 19, 2020 ... No, everyone has a different sleep schedule. If you find that you're the most productive when you go to sleep at 12 am and wake up at 8 am, then ...

Alternatives:

  • at 8 a.m.
  • at 8:00 a.m.
  • at eight in the morning
  • at 0800 hours

This is the more formal and common way to indicate the time, especially in written and formal contexts.

"at 8 A.M."

This phrase is the standard way to indicate the time of 8 o'clock in the morning, especially in written or formal contexts.

Examples:

  • The meeting is scheduled for 8 a.m.
  • Please arrive at 8 a.m. for the presentation.
  • Jan 23, 2017 ... If the ship docks back at port at 8 a.m., what time do ...
  • Jan 26, 2022 ... Then at 8 am I would open up her curtains and tell her good morning and happily start our day! She was never, ever exposed to any light ...
  • Door Open At 8 AM (Remastered + Bonus Tracks) by Merzbow, released 16 July 2021 1. Intro 2. Tony Williams Deathspace 3. Jimmy Elvins In Traffic 4.
  • Dec 14, 2021 ... I just had an exam Monday night 7-9. Followed up by Tuesday at 8 am. I don't even live near campus. Ugh.
  • Aug 15, 2022 ... Similar to Liz in Feb, phone is chiming a unique sound every morning at 8 am. Already checked health app- nothing is setup and notifications ...
  • Sep 10, 2023 ... If the park opens at 8 am and i have a plaza inn reservation at 8am what time can i enter park?” Hi Kylie! Welcome to planDisney! Oh boy! I ...
  • Apr 28, 2021 ... 347K likes, 2582 comments - djkhaled on April 28, 2021: "TRUE STORY: KANYE STOPPED BY MY HOUSE AT 8 AM THE OTHER DAY!
  • Sep 6, 2017 ... This year's Pacific Partners Air Festival kicks off at 8 a.m. on Sept. 10 with the opening ceremony and aerial review at 8:30 a.m.,
  • Tune in this Friday at 8 a.m. CT to watch live as we mark 20 years of PEPFAR....
  • Jun 19, 2020 ... No, everyone has a different sleep schedule. If you find that you're the most productive when you go to sleep at 12 am and wake up at 8 am, then ...

Alternatives:

  • at 8 am
  • at 8:00 a.m.
  • at eight in the morning
  • at 0800 hours

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