馃尯 Hawaiian phrases

How to Say "What time is it?" in Hawaiian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
He aha ka hora?
"What time is it?" in Hawaiian 路 say it like heh ah-hah kah ho-rah

The most natural way to say "What time is it?" in Hawaiian is He aha ka hora?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

He aha ka manawa?
Another way to ask, more formal.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know the current time. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You can ask this to friends or in a more formal situation like a meeting.

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Examples in Hawaiian

HawaiianEnglish
He aha ka hora i k膿ia manawa?What time is it right now?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct article 'He' at the beginning.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase at any time?

Yes, it is suitable for any time of day.

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