Telling the time on an analogue clock can initially seem daunting, but with a little practice, it becomes second nature. An analogue clock features a circular face with numbers from one to twelve, and two or three hands: the hour hand, the minute hand, and sometimes a second hand.

To tell the time, start by observing the position of the hour hand, which is shorter and generally moves more slowly, indicating the current hour. Next, look at the longer minute hand, which points to the number of minutes past the hour. Each number on the clock represents five-minute intervals—so if the minute hand is pointing at the 3, it signifies 15 minutes past the hour.

For example, if the hour hand is slightly past the 10 and the minute hand is on the 6, it indicates that it is 10:30. Remember, if the minute hand is pointing at the 12, it means the hour has just changed. With a bit of practice, you’ll find that reading an analogue clock can be both straightforward and satisfying.