How to Say ‘At three o'clock’ in German
Um fünfzehn Uhr
oom FUUNF-tsayn oor
[oom FUUNF-tsayn oor]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally: at fifteen o'clock. In German, 15 Uhr = 3 p.m. in 24-hour time.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Doctor's offices in Germany commonly use 24-hour time for clarity, especially on the phone.
Phrase Breakdown
Um
[oom]
at
Used before a clock time to mean at a certain hour.
Um neun Uhr beginnt die Sprechstunde.
The consultation hours begin at nine o'clock.
fünfzehn
[FUUNF-tsayn]
fifteen
The number fifteen, often used in time expressions like 15:00.
fünfzehn Uhr ist für mich in Ordnung.
Three o'clock is fine for me.
Uhr
[oor]
o'clock
Used after a number to state the time of day.
Um drei Uhr habe ich den Termin.
I have the appointment at three o'clock.
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