Kellaaeg
Kellaaeg is the Estonian term for the time of day indicated by a clock. It refers to the clock time within a 24-hour day and is used in everyday language to describe the current time or the time of an event, as distinct from the calendar date.
Etymology and usage: The word Kellaaeg combines kell, meaning clock or bell, with aeg, meaning time. In
Measurement and standards: A standard day is divided into 24 hours, each hour into 60 minutes, and
History and usage: Timekeeping evolved from sundials and water clocks to mechanical clocks in medieval Europe,
Cultural context: Kellaaeg is embedded in everyday Estonian life, from public transport timetables to media schedules.