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UK//wɒt taɪm ɪz ɪt//US//wɑt taɪm ɪz ɪt//

Meaning of What time is it

A question asking for the current hour and minute.

In simple words: A phrase to ask the current hour and minute.

What time is it in a sentence

  • Excuse me, what time is it?
  • She looked at her phone and asked, 'What time is it?'
  • During the meeting, he suddenly said, 'What time is it?'
  • I forgot my watch, can you tell me what time is it?
  • The bus was late, so I asked a stranger, 'What time is it?'

How to use What time is it

Used in both casual and formal settings. Commonly asked when needing to know the exact time. Avoid in very formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of a clock asking, 'What time is it?' as if it's trying to be polite.

Related words

Collocations with What time is it

  • check the time
  • ask for time
  • tell the time

Synonyms for What time is it

  • What hour is it
  • What is the time
  • Can you tell me the time

Common mistakes with What time is it

  • Omitting 'is' and saying 'What time it?'
  • Using with 'when' instead of 'is'.
  • Translating directly from another language without adjusting verb structure.

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Frequently asked questions about What time is it

What does What time is it mean?

A phrase to ask the current hour and minute.

What is the definition of What time is it?

A question asking for the current hour and minute.

How do you use What time is it in a sentence?

Excuse me, what time is it?

Can you give another example of What time is it?

She looked at her phone and asked, 'What time is it?'

What are synonyms for What time is it?

Common alternatives include What hour is it, What is the time, Can you tell me the time.

What words go with What time is it?

It commonly pairs with check the time, ask for time, tell the time.

What are common mistakes when using What time is it?

Omitting 'is' and saying 'What time it?' Using with 'when' instead of 'is'. Translating directly from another language without adjusting verb structure.

How do you pronounce What time is it?

US: //wɑt taɪm ɪz ɪt//, UK: //wɒt taɪm ɪz ɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What time is it?

Used in both casual and formal settings. Commonly asked when needing to know the exact time. Avoid in very formal situations.