What is the 24-hour time representation of forty-five minutes after 8:00 pm?

The correct representation of forty-five minutes after 8:00 pm in 24-hour time is 2045 hours.

To convert the time from a 12-hour format to a 24-hour format, the first step is to understand that 8:00 pm is equivalent to 20:00 hours. When you add thirty minutes to 20:00, you arrive at 20:45 hours, or 2045 in 24-hour time.

Thus, forty-five minutes after 8:00 pm indeed translates to 2045 hours. Understanding how to adjust the hours and minutes helps in converting times accurately in public safety communications, where clarity and precision are crucial.