🇹🇷 Turkish phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Saat kaç?
"What time is it?" in Turkish · say it like sah-at kach

The most natural way to say "What time is it?" in Turkish is Saat kaç?. 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

Saat ne?
A more casual way to ask.
Saat kaç oldu?
Used when you want to know the current time after a while.

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. Just approach someone politely if you are in a formal situation.

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Examples in Turkish

TurkishEnglish
Saat kaç, lütfen?What time is it, please?
Saat kaç olduğunu bilmiyorum.I don't know what time it is.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the polite form when asking in formal situations.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do I ask for the time in a formal setting?

You can say 'Saat kaç, lütfen?' to be polite.

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