Saying the time correctly is very useful especially if you have international friends or colleagues and want to meet up at the same time! In some countries people say: "Let's meet at half eight" - and they mean 19.30. In English we would say: "Let's meet at seven thirty" when we mean 19.30.
Let's review some phrases for telling the time.
How to ask for the time
- Excuse me, have you got the time?
- Do you know what time it is?
- What's the time?
Watch the video to learn how to answer the questions above.
Now test yourself with the quiz
