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How to Say ‘At ten o'clock’ in German

Um zehn Uhr

oom tsayn oor

[oom tsayn oor]

💬 Usage Tip: Use um for clock times and am for days: am Donnerstag um zehn Uhr.

Phrase Breakdown

[oom]

Used with clock times when asking or stating the time.

Example

Um wie viel Uhr möchten Sie kommen?

At what time would you like to come?

zehn

[tsayn]

ten

The number ten; useful for group size in reservations.

Example

Zehn Personen brauchen wahrscheinlich zwei Tische.

Ten people probably need two tables.

Uhr

[oor]

o'clock

Used after a number to indicate time.

Example

Um 19 Uhr kommen wir ins Restaurant.

We are coming to the restaurant at 7 p.m.

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