🇮🇷 Persian phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ساعت چند است؟
"What time is it?" in Persian · say it like saa-at chand ast

The most natural way to say "What time is it?" in Persian is ساعت چند است؟. 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

ساعت چنده؟
A more casual way to ask.
الان چند تاست؟
Used in informal contexts.

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 situations. Just make sure to use a polite tone if you are asking someone you don't know well.

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Examples in Persian

PersianEnglish
ببخشید، ساعت چند است؟Excuse me, what time is it?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct word order, saying 'چند ساعت است؟' instead.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I ask this in a more formal way?

Yes, you can say 'ببخشید، می‌توانم بپرسم ساعت چند است؟' for a more formal approach.

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