🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
මොකාලේද?
"What time is it?" in Sinhala · say it like meh-oh-kah-leh-da?

The most natural way to say "What time is it?" in Sinhala is මොකාලේද?. 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

කාලය කීයක්ද?
A more formal way to ask.
ඔයාට කාලය දන්නවාද?
A 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 ask someone nearby or check with a friend.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
මොකාලේද?What time is it?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct intonation, which can make the question sound like a statement.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do I respond if someone asks me this?

You can simply state the time, for example, 'දවස් 3යි' (It's 3 o'clock).

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