🇱🇦 Lao phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ເວລາແມ່ນແລະໃດ
"What time is it?" in Lao · say it like veh-lah maen lae dai

The most natural way to say "What time is it?" in Lao is ເວລາແມ່ນແລະໃດ. 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

ເວລາແມ່ນຫຍັງ
A more casual way to ask.
ເວລາແມ່ນສິ່ງໃດ
Used in some regions.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know the current time. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You might ask this question to a friend or in a meeting. It's a common question in daily conversations.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ເວລາແມ່ນແລະໃດ?What time is it?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct tone, which can change the meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do I respond if someone asks me this?

You can reply with the current time, for example, 'ເວລາແມ່ນເສັຽ ແລະ ແມ່ນ ແລະ ໃດ' (It's 3 o'clock).

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