Table of Contents (click to expand)The Impact Of Civilization On TimekeepingWhy 24 Hours?Decans – Timekeeping Using StarsWhy 60 Minutes And 60 Seconds?Back To Decimals The reason that there are 24 hours in a day and 60 minutes in an hour is because of the way that the Egyptians and Babylonians divided up the day. They used a base 12 and base 60 system, respectively, in order to make it easier to count on their fingers. In recent years, what is one of the most common answers we give in response to any question we’re asked, a request made of us, or … Continue reading Why Are There 24 Hours In A Day And 60 Minutes In An Hour?