Klokuur

Klokuur is a Dutch term that translates to "clock hour" or "hour of the clock." It refers to a specific point in time on a 24-hour clock, typically expressed in hours and minutes, such as 08:00 or 14:30. The term is often used in contexts where precise timing is important, such as in scheduling, transportation timetables, or official announcements. It distinguishes a particular moment from a duration of time or an abstract concept of an hour. For example, a train might depart at a specific klokuur, or a meeting might be scheduled for a certain klokuur. The concept is straightforward and universally understood in relation to standardized timekeeping. It emphasizes the exactness of a moment within the daily cycle. This contrasts with more general uses of "hour" which might refer to a period of 60 minutes without specifying the start or end time. The term klokuur serves to remove ambiguity when precision is required in Dutch communication regarding time.