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could you tell me what time vs could you tell me at what time

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Could you tell me what time' is more commonly used in informal situations, while 'Could you tell me at what time' is more formal and more grammatically correct. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 13653 views

could you tell me what time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal situations.

This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts when asking for the time.

Examples:

  • Could you tell me what time the movie starts?
  • Could you tell me what time you'll be arriving?
  • Could you tell me what time the meeting is scheduled for?
  • Nov 30, 2010 ... "Could you tell me what time it is?" or "Could you tell me what time is it?" Sorry and thanks, MAI1975. A · azulmaría. Senior Member. Buenos ...
  • Aug 2, 2016 ... Hazlitt's Hotel, London: "Could you tell me what time we can check in and..." | Check out answers, plus 795 reviews and 687 candid photos ...
  • Nov 1, 2024 ... Hello could you tell me what time we are able to go into the parks if we are staying on the car suites for the 15 days we are there ? Does ...
  • Sep 8, 2016 ... Mercure Mulhouse Centre Hotel, Mulhouse: "Could you tell me what time breakfast is served..." | Check out answers, plus 31 reviews and 204 ...
  • Sep 22, 2006 ... Hi, is my sentece correct? "Could you tell me what time is it now?" Thanks.
  • Sep 13, 2024 ... Thank you. more. View all 16 comments. linda_b2304. Hi, could you tell me what time the show ... more. giaroseriley. Pretty sure im munching ...
  • Apr 29, 2019 ... A is correct. For option B: Could you tell me what time it is? For option C which is most common: What time is it?|Could you tell me what ...
  • Julia from United Kingdom asked “Hello could you tell me what time we are able to go into the parks if we are staying on the car suites for the 15 days we are ...
  • Apr 13, 2019 ... Your second example is a correct indirect question: "Could you tell me what time breakfast is served?" When making an indirect question, ...
  • Dec 23, 2017 ... Could you tell me what time it was announced? GiorgosK 2017-12-23 20:06:35 UTC #2. it was ...

Alternatives:

  • Can you tell me the time?
  • Do you know what time it is?
  • What time is it?

could you tell me at what time

This phrase is correct and more formal than the first option.

This phrase is more formal and grammatically correct, suitable for formal situations or written communication.

Examples:

  • Could you tell me at what time the event will start?
  • Could you tell me at what time the report is due?
  • Could you tell me at what time the train departs?
  • Oct 24, 2019 ... If not, could you tell me at what time it happened? Is your Asana set up in English? What are you trying to print? can you send us the URL ...
  • Feb 10, 2017 ... We just covered that this week in my theory class so it's really neat to hear it in effect in a song I love. Could you tell me at what time in ...
  • Mar 16, 2021 ... During our ... more. kariarme. Could you tell me at what time do you ... more. March 16, 2021 · thedoseum's profile picture · thedoseum. •.
  • Apr 28, 2024 ... Just curious, could you tell me at what time their set started and how long they played? Trying to figure out my arrival time for the show ...
  • Nov 19, 2021 ... I would suggest the following to be more polite, you may ask, “Could you tell me at what time the interview process would come to an end?
  • Aug 4, 2024 ... Hi, could you tell me at what time you booked the ferry for please? We go first week in September and cheapest option I have seen is the car ...
  • Aug 26, 2018 ... could you tell me at what time does it open ? (and how to tell what time it is,,, im guessing the current time is where the church sign ...
  • Sep 8, 2021 ... I would suggest the following to be more polite, you may ask, “Could you tell me at what time the interview process would come to an end?”.
  • Feb 14, 2014 ... Is this in S2E1? Also, could you tell me at what time in the episode this can be found? ••• ...

Alternatives:

  • Could you inform me of the time?
  • Could you let me know the time?
  • Could you provide me with the time?

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