It's past 2 in the morning, who could be calling now?
It's after 2 in the morning, who could be calling now?
Is it correct to say either?
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Sign up to join this communityIt's past 2 in the morning, who could be calling now?
It's after 2 in the morning, who could be calling now?
Is it correct to say either?
Yes, both are fine. In some dialects the use of "past 2" might sound slightly formal ... but either way, which you use is entirely personal preference.