Worksheets Crafter: When telling time on an analog clock, it is important to correctly position the hands to match the time displayed. The long hand, or minute hand, should always point directly at the minute and the short hand, or hour hand, should point to the current hour. It is helpful to remember that the minute hand moves faster than the hour hand, so by keeping track of the hour first, you can easily determine the exact time by aligning the minute hand accordingly. It is also important to be aware of any potential confusion between AM and PM when interpreting the time shown on the clock. By paying close attention to the position of the hands, you can accurately determine the time displayed on an analog clock.