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How to Say ‘What time is it at?’ in Portuguese

A que horas é?

ah keh OH-rash eh

[ah keh OH-rash eh]

💬 Usage Tip: Portuguese asks "at what hours": A que horas uses the plural even for a single time. Reuse it for anything scheduled: A que horas abre? "What time does it open?"

Phrase Breakdown

A que

ah keh

At what

'A' means 'at' and 'que' means 'what'. Say it quickly as one sound, 'uh-kuh'.

Example

A que dia chegas?

On what day do you arrive?

Words in this phrase

[ah]

Preposition used for a point in time.

Example

Chego a essa hora.

I arrive at that time.

que

[keh]

what (a)

Used in exclamations to express emphasis.

Example

Que jogo!

What a game!

horas é?

OH-rash eh

time is it (happening)?

The 'h' is silent. Say 'OH-ruhz EH'. The final 's' links to the 'é' as a 'z' sound. 'É' means 'is'.

Example

Que horas são?

What time is it?

Words in this phrase

horas

[OH-rash]

hours / time

Plural of 'hora'; used when asking the time.

Example

Que horas são?

What time is it?

[eh]

Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.

Example

É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.

It is my interest to get to know the company better.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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