Are you on duty at this time vs Are you on duty right now

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They both inquire about someone's current duty status, but 'are you on duty right now?' is more commonly used in everyday conversations.

Last updated: April 08, 2024 • 1015 views

Are you on duty at this time

This phrase is correct and can be used to inquire about someone's duty status.

This phrase is a polite and formal way to ask if someone is currently on duty. It is suitable for professional or formal settings.

Examples:

Are you on duty at this time, officer?
I need to speak to the doctor on duty at this time.

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Are you on duty at this time
Are you on duty till evening?
Are you on duty tonight, too?
Are you on duty in this wing?
Are you on duty, too?
Are you on duty at the TV sets?
Where are you on duty now?
Excuse me, are you on duty?
How long are you on duty for?
Are you on duty?
Are you on duty Wednesday?
Are you on duty today?
Are you on duty Wednesday?
Are you on duty?
Are you on duty here?
Why are you on duty?
Agent Eppes, are you always on duty?
When are you not on duty?
Are you the doctor on duty?
Don't smoke while you are on duty.
Are you the only pathologist on duty?

Alternatives:

Are you on duty right now?
Are you currently on duty?
Are you working now?
Are you on call at the moment?
Are you available for duty?

Are you on duty right now

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about someone's duty status.

This phrase is more commonly used in everyday conversations to ask if someone is currently on duty. It is suitable for informal or casual settings.

Examples:

Are you on duty right now, or can you take a break?
I need to know if the nurse is on duty right now.

Show examples from the web [+]

Are you on duty right now
Are you on duty till evening?
Are you on duty tonight, too?
Are you on duty in this wing?
Are you on duty, too?
Are you on duty at the TV sets?
Where are you on duty now?
Excuse me, are you on duty?
How long are you on duty for?
Are you on duty?
Are you on duty Wednesday?
Are you on duty today?
Are you on duty Wednesday?
Are you on duty?
Are you on duty here?
Why are you on duty?
Agent Eppes, are you always on duty?
When are you not on duty?
Are you the doctor on duty?
Don't smoke while you are on duty.
Are you the only pathologist on duty?

Alternatives:

Are you on duty at this time?
Are you currently on duty?
Are you working now?
Are you on call at the moment?
Are you available for duty?

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