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When are you coming home vs What time are you coming home

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'When are you coming home?' is a more general question about the arrival time, while 'What time are you coming home?' is more specific and asks for a precise time. Choosing one phrase over the other is determined by the amount of detail one desires in the reply.
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Last updated: August 04, 2024

When are you coming home

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about the general time of arrival.

This phrase is used to inquire about the general time of someone's arrival at home without specifying an exact hour.

Examples:

  • When are you coming home? I want to make sure dinner is ready.
  • I'm waiting for you. When are you coming home?

Alternatives:

  • When will you be home?
  • When do you plan to come home?

What time are you coming home

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English to ask for a specific time of arrival.

This phrase is used to ask for the exact time of someone's arrival at home, seeking a specific hour as a response.

Examples:

  • What time are you coming home? I need to know when to start dinner.
  • Can you tell me what time you're coming home?

Alternatives:

  • At what time will you be home?
  • What hour do you plan to come home?

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