🇰🇷 Korean phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
지금 몇 시예요?
"What time is it?" in Korean · say it like jee-geum myeot shee-yeh-yo

The most natural way to say "What time is it?" in Korean is 지금 몇 시예요?. 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

지금 몇 시인가요?
More formal way to ask.
몇 시야?
Casual way to ask among friends.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know the current time. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Just make sure to adjust your tone based on the context and the person you are speaking to.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
지금 몇 시예요?What time is it now?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the polite ending '예요' or '인가요' when speaking to someone older or in a formal context.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 지금 몇 시예요?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Korean with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I just say '몇 시야?' to anyone?

It's best to use '몇 시야?' only with friends or people you are close to, as it is informal.

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