🇧🇷 Portuguese phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Que horas são?
"What time is it?" in Portuguese · say it like keh oh-ras sah-o

The most natural way to say "What time is it?" in Portuguese is Que horas são?. 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

Que horas é?
Used in some regions, though less common.
Que horas são agora?
A bit more specific, asking for the current time.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know the time. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. Just approach someone politely if you need to ask.

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Examples in Portuguese

PortugueseEnglish
Desculpe, você pode me dizer que horas são?Excuse me, can you tell me what time it is?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the plural form 'são' instead of 'é'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it correct to say 'Que horas é?'?

It's less common and can sound incorrect in some regions; 'Que horas são?' is preferred.

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