do you have the time vs what time do you have

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are polite ways to ask someone for the current time. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the specific situation.

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do you have the time

This phrase is correct and commonly used to politely ask someone for the current time.

This phrase is a polite way to inquire about the current time. It is commonly used in everyday conversations.

Examples:

Excuse me, do you have the time?
Do you have the time? I think I'm running late.
Do you have the time? My watch stopped working.
She asked, 'Do you have the time?'
The stranger approached me and asked, 'Do you have the time?'

Alternatives:

What time is it?
Could you tell me the time?
May I ask for the time?
Could you inform me of the time?
Do you know what time it is?

what time do you have

This phrase is correct and commonly used to politely ask someone for the current time.

This phrase is a polite way to inquire about the current time. It is commonly used in everyday conversations.

Examples:

Excuse me, what time do you have?
What time do you have? I need to catch the train.
What time do you have? My phone battery died.
She inquired, 'What time do you have?'
The student asked the teacher, 'What time do you have?'

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2010年10月5日 ... あなたの腕時計によると(今)何時? What time do you have?/What time have you got ? あなたは何の時刻(何時)を持ってますか? ※haveとhave gotはどちらも「持つ、所有する」って意味です。といった言い方もよく使われます。一方、二つ目 ...
(North American English) What time do you have? The time is now half past ten. ( British English) Can she tell the time yet (= say what time it is by looking at a clock )? (North American English) Can she tell time yet? My watch keeps perfect time ...
what time do you make it? British English /what time do you have? American English (=used to ask someone with a watch what time it is). have you got the time? British English /do you have the time? American English (=used to ask someone ...
what time do you have. Definition of what time do you have. US. —used to ask someone what time it is. CloseStyle: MLA APA Chicago. EasyBib. Word by Word Definitions. whatplay. : used as an interrogative expressing inquiry about the ...

Alternatives:

Do you have the time?
What is the time?
Could you tell me the time?
May I ask for the time?
Could you inform me of the time?

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do you have the time vs what time do you have