Which one is correct?
I just noticed it is 2 am.
I just noticed it was 2 am.
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The first one is correct. In this sentence, "just" means "just now". Even though the first part of your sentence is using the past tense (noticed), "just" gives it a present feel. So you need to use "is" instead of "was".
I just (now) noticed it is 2am. (this is happening in the present)
I was watching TV and I then I noticed it was 2am. (this is all happening in the past)
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The correct one is "I just noticed it IS 2 a.m." Using "just" implies current action. Without "just", either sentence could be correct, depending on the context.
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