Hindi · Time, Numbers & Colors
"What time is it?" in Hindi: कितने बजे हैं?
कितने बजे हैं?kitne baje hain?
Note: also: टाइम क्या हुआ है? (taaim kya hua hai?)
What time is it? in Hindi is कितने बजे हैं? (kitne baje hain?). A natural answer is saat baje hain (it is seven). You will also hear time kya hua hai? in casual Hinglish.
On a train platform
भैया, कितने बजे हैं? गाड़ी छूट तो नहीं गई?bhaiya, kitne baje hain? gaadi chhoot to nahin gayi?
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How to pronounce कितने बजे हैं?
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KIT-ne BUH-je hain
/kɪt̪neː bədʒeː ɦɛ̃ː/
Kitne baje hain is KIT-ne BUH-je hain. Baje has a soft j. Keep the question light and even; do not stress hain too hard.
"What time is it?" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| कितने बजे हैं?kitne baje hain? | what time is it? Default polite question. | Default polite question. |
| टाइम क्या हुआ है?taaim kya hua hai? | what's the time? Casual Hinglish. | Casual Hinglish. |
| समय क्या हुआ?samay kya hua? | what is the time? Slightly more formal Hindi. | Slightly more formal Hindi. |
| अब कितने बजे?ab kitne baje? | what time is it now? Short spoken form. | Short spoken form. |
How to use कितने बजे हैं? in real life
- 1On a train platform
भैया, कितने बजे हैं? गाड़ी छूट तो नहीं गई?
bhaiya, kitne baje hain? gaadi chhoot to nahin gayi?
Brother, what time is it? The train hasn't left, has it?
Asking strangers for the time is normal.
- 2In a classroom
सर, कितने बजे हैं? घंटी कब लगेगी?
sir, kitne baje hain? ghanti kab lagegi?
Sir, what time is it? When does the bell ring?
Students use the full phrase with teachers.
- 3Scheduling a call
वहाँ कितने बजे हैं अभी?
vahaan kitne baje hain abhi?
What time is it there right now?
Handy across time zones.
Mistakes English speakers make with कितने बजे हैं?
Incorrect: Kitna bajta hai?
Correct: कितने बजे हैं? (kitne baje hain?)
The set phrase uses kitne baje hain, not kitna bajta hai.
Incorrect: Answering only with a number: saat
Correct: Saat baje hain
Add baje hain so it clearly means o'clock.
Good to know
Many people glance at a phone rather than a wall clock, yet kitne baje hain? still opens the ask. Replies often round to the nearest five minutes. For appointments, confirm a.m./p.m. with subah, dopahar, or shaam because twelve-hour talk is common.
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Waiting together for a museum opening
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कितने बजे हैं? गेट अभी बंद है।
kitne baje hain? gate abhi band hai.
What time is it? The gate is still closed.
You
मेरे फ़ोन में नौ बज रहे हैं।
mere fon mein nau baj rahe hain.
My phone says it's nine.
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अच्छा, तो कितने बजे खुलता है यहाँ?
achha, to kitne baje khulta hai yahaan?
Okay, so what time does it open here?
You
बोर्ड पर लिखा है दस बजे। कितने बजे हैं फिर चेक करूँ?
board par likha hai das baje. kitne baje hain phir check karoon?
The board says ten. Should I check what time it is again?
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FAQ
Common questions about "What time is it?" in Hindi
How do I answer kitne baje hain?
Say the hour with baje hain: paanch baje hain. For 5:30, saadhe paanch baje hain.
Is time kya hua hai rude?
No, it is casual. With elders, kitne baje hain? sounds a bit politer.
How do I ask for a meeting time?
Hum kitne baje milen? means what time should we meet?
Do I need hain at the end?
In full careful speech yes. In a rush people shorten to kitne baje?
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