Telling Time and Directions in English

The most common English sentences for time, days and directions are “What time is it?”, “What day is today?”, “Where is the station?”, “It's on the left.” and “Here.” Below are all 35, grouped by situation. Tap any one to hear it.

35 sentences · 5 situations · #91–125 of 333 · Updated

Telling the time

Ask the time, say it, and say how long something takes.

  1. #91 What time is it?
  2. #92 It's three o'clock.
  3. #93 It's half past two.
  4. #100 I am late.
  5. #101 I am early.
  6. #102 Wait a minute.
  7. #103 How long does it take?
  8. #104 It takes about ten minutes.

Days and dates

Today, tomorrow, yesterday and the date.

  1. #94 What day is today?
  2. #95 Today is Monday.
  3. #96 Tomorrow is Tuesday.
  4. #97 Yesterday was Sunday.
  5. #98 What is the date today?
  6. #99 My birthday is in May.

Asking for directions

Find the station, the bank or the hospital.

  1. #105 Where is the station?
  2. #106 Where is the bank?
  3. #107 Where is the hospital?
  4. #113 Is it far?
  5. #116 How do I get there?
  6. #117 Is there a map?

Giving directions

Left, right, straight ahead, and how far.

  1. #108 It's on the left.
  2. #109 It's on the right.
  3. #110 Go straight ahead.
  4. #111 Turn left.
  5. #112 Turn right.
  6. #114 It's near here.
  7. #115 It's not far.

Here, there and where

Short words that point the way.

  1. #118 Here.
  2. #119 There.
  3. #120 Over there.
  4. #121 Upstairs.
  5. #122 Downstairs.
  6. #123 Inside.
  7. #124 Outside.
  8. #125 Open the door.

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Questions about English sentences for time, days and directions

What are the most common English sentences for time, days and directions?

The most common English sentences for time, days and directions are “What time is it?”, “What day is today?”, “Where is the station?”, “It's on the left.” and “Here.” All 35 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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