🇷🇴 Romanian phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ce oră este?
"What time is it?" in Romanian · say it like cheh oh-rah yeh-steh

The most natural way to say "What time is it?" in Romanian is Ce oră este?. 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

Care este ora?
More formal way to ask.
Ceasul ce arată?
A casual way to inquire about the time.

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. It is a common question in everyday conversations.

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Examples in Romanian

RomanianEnglish
Îmi pare rău, nu am ceas. Ce oră este?I'm sorry, I don't have a watch. What time is it?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget the accent on 'oră'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Ce oră este?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Romanian 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 formal setting?

Yes, 'Ce oră este?' is suitable for formal situations.

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