To find the time in the future from a specific number of hours, you can add that number to the current time. For instance, if the current time is 3:00 PM and you want to know the time 5 hours later, you would add 5 hours to 3:00 PM.

This calculation involves basic arithmetic where you add the given number of hours to the current hour value and adjust the minutes accordingly. Remember to account for midnight or the next day if the sum exceeds 24 hours.

Consider using a 24-hour clock for accurate calculations to prevent confusion between AM and PM. With this method, you can accurately determine the time in the future based on the initial hour value provided.