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what time is it? vs what time it is?

The correct phrase is "What time is it?". In English, the subject typically comes before the verb in questions. The second phrase, "What time it is?", is not correct in standard English.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 1593 views

what time is it?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This is the standard way to ask for the current time in English. The subject 'it' comes after the verb 'is' in questions.

Examples:

  • What time is it? I need to leave soon.
  • What time is it? Have we missed the beginning of the movie?
  • What time is it? I lost track of time.
  • What time is it? We should be heading home.
  • What time is it? I have an appointment.

what time it is?

This phrase is not correct in standard English.

This phrase does not follow the standard word order for questions in English. The subject 'it' should come after the verb 'is'.
  • You know what time it is?
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  • You derelicts know what time it is?
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  • You have any idea what time it is?
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  • You guys know what time it is?
  • Did you guys all forget what time it is?
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  • How are we supposed to know what time it is?

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