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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ఇప్పుడు ఎంత సమయం?
"What time is it?" in Telugu · say it like ip-pud-du en-tha sa-ma-ya-m

The most natural way to say "What time is it?" in Telugu is ఇప్పుడు ఎంత సమయం?. 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

సమయం ఎంత?
A more casual way to ask.
ఇప్పుడు ఎంత సమయం ఉంది?
A slightly more formal version.

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 approach someone politely and ask this question.

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Examples in Telugu

TeluguEnglish
క్షణం, ఇప్పుడు ఎంత సమయం?Excuse me, what time is it now?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct question format. Make sure to include 'ఇప్పుడు' for clarity.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I ask for the time in a more formal way?

You can say 'ఇప్పుడు ఎంత సమయం ఉంది?' for a more formal inquiry.

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