what time vs which time

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different ways. "What time" is used to ask about the specific time of an event or activity, while "which time" is used to choose between different specific times. They're not interchangeable.

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Last updated: July 13, 2024

what time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the specific time of an event or activity.

Use "what time" when you want to ask about the specific time something is happening or scheduled to happen.

Examples:

What time is the meeting tomorrow?
What time does the movie start?
What time are we leaving?
What time did you arrive?
What time will you be home?

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I didn't know what time you were leaving...
I wasn't sure what time you'd be arriving.
I'm just seeing what time it is.
22 minutes door-to-door, And that girl just asked me what time it was.
I can't remember what time the appointment was.
Find out what time the track opens.
I'm not sure what time he's...
what time was the body discovered?
So now we know what time he was attacked.
Honey, tell me what time it is.
Tell them what time to be at the cemetery.
Wylie just keep letting us know what time it is.
Find out what time the train comes in on Friday.
Let's see what time they give us breakfast.
I don't know what time.
He asks me every morning what time you check in.
God, I wonder what time it is.
I'm not sure what time.
They rang to tell us what time it is.
'You knew what time I was leaving.

Alternatives:

At what time
When

which time

This phrase is correct but is used in a different context. It is used when choosing between different specific times.

Use "which time" when you are selecting or inquiring about a specific time from a set of options.

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Dec 31, 2013 ... I am confused with the grammar here. Which is grammatically correct? At which time will you call me? At what time will you call me? And why?
Aug 14, 2013 ... Example with a specific choice: This show is on in the morning and in the evening. At which time of (the) day do you usually watch it? dubitans ...
Do not, however, try to say "which time is it", when asking for the time at the moment. In a situation where choice is important, you could say which: [I'm starting ...
This also cannot be a relative clause, but I imagine it can also be used like 'after which time' in that it can be separated by a main clause by a ...

Alternatives:

At which time
What time

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