There's no single answer to "What time was it 45 minutes ago?" because the answer depends on the current time. To find out what time it was 45 minutes ago, you simply need to subtract 45 minutes from the current time.
For example:
- If it's currently 3:00 PM: 45 minutes ago it was 2:15 PM.
- If it's currently 11:50 AM: 45 minutes ago it was 11:05 AM.
- If it's currently 12:00 AM (midnight): 45 minutes ago it was 11:15 PM the previous day.
To calculate this quickly, you can use a clock or a digital device's time display. Most devices will show the current time, and you can easily mentally subtract 45 minutes. Alternatively, many digital clocks or online time services offer a countdown or timer function that could show you the time 45 minutes prior.