Sign for 6 PM in ASL
Quick answer: The sign for 6 PM in ASL refers to six o’clock in the evening. It combines the number 6 with evening or PM time context.
How to Sign 6 PM in ASL
To sign 6 PM, sign the number 6 clearly and include the evening or PM time context. Depending on the situation, PM may be understood from context, fingerspelled as P-M, or clarified with the sign for EVENING or NIGHT.
This sign is used when talking about a specific time in the evening, such as dinner, meetings, classes, appointments, events, transportation, or daily routines.
| Dominant Handshape | 6-hand with the thumb and pinky touching; index, middle, and ring fingers extended |
|---|---|
| Non-Dominant Handshape | Usually not required; may be used for time or evening reference depending on variation |
| Location | Neutral signing space in front of the body |
| Palm Orientation | Palm orientation may vary by context; keep the number 6 clear and readable |
| Movement | Sign 6, then clarify PM through context, fingerspelling, or an evening/night time reference |
| Non-Manual Markers | Neutral expression; use raised eyebrows if asking a question |
When to Use This Sign
Use 6 PM when discussing exact times, evening routines, dinner plans, meetings, appointments, classes, events, transportation, or schedules.
- dinner plans
- evening routines
- appointments and meetings
- classes or events
- transportation schedules
6 PM is that classic evening time when work ends, dinner starts, and plans finally become real.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing 6 PM with 6 AM
- Signing only the number 6 without giving enough time context
- Touching the thumb to the wrong finger when forming the number 6
- Forgetting to clarify evening if the context is not obvious
- Signing too quickly when giving an exact time
Example Sentences
ASL gloss: 6 PM DINNER START
English: Dinner starts at 6 PM.
ASL gloss: 6 PM MEETING HAVE
English: There is a meeting at 6 PM.
ASL gloss: 6 PM CLASS FINISH
English: Class ends at 6 PM.
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