This morning time can be read in several ways...

11:45 a.m.

1145

45 minutes past 11 a.m.

A quarter to 12 noon

15 minutes to 12 noon

The ones shown in red are the best ways.

At night time it can be read in the following ways...

11:45 p.m.

2345

45 minutes past 11 p.m.

A quarter to 12 midnight

15 minutes to 12 midnight

The ones shown in red are the best ways.