I am in time for my appointment. vs I am on time for my appointment.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am in time for my appointment' implies that you have arrived at the correct time for your appointment. 'I am on time for my appointment' means the same thing but is the more common and idiomatic way to express this idea.

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I am in time for my appointment.

This phrase is correct but less commonly used than the alternative.

This phrase means that you have arrived at the correct time for your appointment.

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It's time for my appointment.
Okay, we're just in time for the appointment.
He was in time for the appointment.
As these patients themselves have admitted, they avoided doing so, because of the long waiting times for appointments.
It's almost time for your appointment.
You waited a long time for this appointment.
I'm a little early for my appointment.
Sorry, I'm here for my appointment.
- I owe you for my appointment.
I am sure that we all hope the necessary hearings can be concluded in time for us to secure Parliament's approval in July and proceed with the formal appointment.
I'm really late for my appointment.
I am sick of waiting for my appointment!
Am I am in time for the party?
His Web page didn't specify the time of the appointment.
I am delighted, honoured and proud that the European Parliament has confirmed my appointment.
Phil is a friend of mine, and we're just killing time before an appointment.
I can't remember what time the appointment was.
I'm late for my appointment with Munce.
The applicant in this case objects to his grading as a probationary official in the JRC Directiorate General at grade A7 at the time of his appointment.
That's why I'm so late for my appointment with Dr. Vega.

Alternatives:

I am on time for my appointment.

I am on time for my appointment.

This phrase is the more common and idiomatic way to express that you have arrived at the correct time for your appointment.

This phrase means that you have arrived at the correct time for your appointment.

Show examples from the web [+]

It's time for my appointment.
As these patients themselves have admitted, they avoided doing so, because of the long waiting times for appointments.
Okay, we're just in time for the appointment.
It's almost time for your appointment.
He was in time for the appointment.
You waited a long time for this appointment.
I'm a little early for my appointment.
Sorry, I'm here for my appointment.
- I owe you for my appointment.
I'm really late for my appointment.
I am sick of waiting for my appointment!
His Web page didn't specify the time of the appointment.
I am delighted, honoured and proud that the European Parliament has confirmed my appointment.
I am sure that we all hope the necessary hearings can be concluded in time for us to secure Parliament's approval in July and proceed with the formal appointment.
Phil is a friend of mine, and we're just killing time before an appointment.
I can't remember what time the appointment was.
I'm late for my appointment with Munce.
The applicant in this case objects to his grading as a probationary official in the JRC Directiorate General at grade A7 at the time of his appointment.
That's why I'm so late for my appointment with Dr. Vega.
Now look, I'm already late for my appointment, man.

Alternatives:

I am in time for my appointment.

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I am in time for my appointment. vs I am on time for my appointment.