Telling time in English

Telling time in English involves various phrases and formats. Here are some key concepts and examples:

Basic Structure

1. Exact Hour:

   • "It's three o'clock."
   • "It's five o'clock."

2. Minutes Past the Hour:

   • "It's ten past two." (2:10)
   • "It's twenty-five past six." (6:25)

3. Minutes to the Hour:

   • "It's ten to three." (2:50)
   • "It's a quarter to five." (4:45)

4. Half Past the Hour:

   • "It's half past four." (4:30)

Formal and Informal

1. Formal Time:

   • "The train departs at 18:45." (6:45 PM)
   • "The meeting is scheduled for 09:00." (9:00 AM)

2. Informal Time:

   • "The show starts at six in the evening." (6:00 PM)
   • "I'll meet you at noon." (12:00 PM)

Common Phrases

1. Asking for the Time:

   • "What time is it?"
   • "Do you have the time?"

2. Giving the Time:

   • "It's eight fifteen." (8:15)
   • "It's half past ten." (10:30)
   • "It's a quarter past four." (4:15)

Parts of the Day

1. Morning:

   • "It's 7:00 in the morning."
   • "Breakfast is at 8:00 AM."

2. Afternoon:

   • "It's 1:00 in the afternoon."
   • "Lunch is at 12:30 PM."

3. Evening:

   • "It's 7:00 in the evening."
   • "Dinner is at 7:30 PM."

4. Night:

   • "It's 10:00 at night."
   • "The event starts at 9:00 PM."

5. Midnight and Noon:

   • "It's midnight." (12:00 AM)
   • "It's noon." (12:00 PM)

Additional Examples

1. "It's twenty past five." (5:20)
2. "It's ten minutes to eight." (7:50)
3. "It's quarter past nine." (9:15)
4. "It's three minutes past eleven." (11:03)

Using these phrases and structures, you can accurately tell and ask for the time in English.