🇸🇪 Swedish phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Vad är klockan?
"What time is it?" in Swedish · say it like vahd air klok-kahn

The most natural way to say "What time is it?" in Swedish is Vad är klockan?. 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

Vad är tiden?
A more formal way to ask.
Har du klockan?
A casual way, often used among friends.

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. It is a common question in everyday conversations.

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Examples in Swedish

SwedishEnglish
Ursäkta, vad är klockan?Excuse me, what time is it?
Kan du säga vad klockan är?Can you tell me what time it is?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget to use 'är' which is essential for the sentence structure.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Is it polite to ask for the time?

Yes, it is considered polite to ask for the time in Sweden.

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