Why People Say ‘O’Clock’ When Referring to the Time

Daven Hiskey filled in for an episode of Today I Found Out to explain why people say “O’clock” when referring to the time. The habit began as a function of people using different methods to tell the time, and has gone through some linguistic changes over the years to evolve to where it is today.

Glen Tickle
Glen Tickle

Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.