could you tell me what time vs could you tell me when

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Could you tell me what time' is used when asking for the specific time, while 'Could you tell me when' is used when asking for a specific event or action.

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could you tell me what time

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking for the specific time.

This phrase is used when you want to know the exact time of an event or activity.

Examples:

Could you tell me what time the meeting starts?
Could you tell me what time the train arrives?
Could you tell me what time the store opens?

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Could you tell me what time he arrived? Would you mind telling me how often you play tennis? Use if or whether when there is no question word. Has he done it ...
Mar 6, 2014 ... "Could you tell me what time you finished work?" Okay? I know it takes some getting used to. It's a little bit confusing, so if you'd like to have ...
Could you tell me what time it is? Where is he? Could you tell me where he is? So, to recap then: when we want to ask a question in a more formal or polite way ...
11 Sep 2009 ... Could you tell me what time (it is) (is it)? Discussion in 'Spanish-English Vocabulary / Vocabulario Español-Inglés' started by Spain7, Sep 11, ...

Alternatives:

Could you tell me the time?
Could you let me know the time?
Could you inform me of the time?

could you tell me when

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking for a specific event or action.

This phrase is used when you want to know the timing of a particular event or action.

Examples:

Could you tell me when the concert is?
Could you tell me when the movie starts?
Could you tell me when the party ends?

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Could you tell me when...? Do you happen to know if...? (How to ask questions to strangers) Part Two. In last week's lesson, we looked at polite question forms ...
Could you tell me when...? Do you happen to know if...? (How to ask questions to strangers) Part One. WH- QUESTIONS. Imagine this situation: you are on ...
Mar 6, 2014 ... "When does the concert begin" becomes, "Could you tell me when the concert begins?" Okay? So that's an embedded question. Next one ...
Jan 19, 2011 ... Could you tell me when the meeting begins. Could you let me know if you are attending the meeting ... Any guidance? Is there a general rule?

Alternatives:

Could you tell me the timing?
Could you let me know the schedule?
Could you inform me of the timing?

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could you tell me what time vs could you tell me when