Italian · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Noon" in Italian: mezzogiorno
il mezzogiorno
Noon in Italian is il mezzogiorno (eel met-tsoh-JOR-noh), masculine. A mezzogiorno means at noon. Buon mezzogiorno exists but many people still say buongiorno around midday. Lunch often starts near mezzogiorno.
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How to pronounce mezzogiorno
Say it
eel met-tsoh-JOR-noh
/il meddzoˈdʒor.no/
Mezzogiorno stresses JOR: met-tsoh-JOR-noh. Double z is held.
"Noon" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il mezzogiorno | noon / midday Default noun. | Default noun. |
| a mezzogiorno | at noon Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| verso mezzogiorno | around noon Approximate. | Approximate. |
| Mezzogiorno | southern Italy (region sense) Capitalized in geography. | Capitalized in geography. |
How to use mezzogiorno in real life
- 1Meeting time
Ci vediamo a mezzogiorno in piazza.
See you at noon in the square.
A mezzogiorno.
- 2Hunger check
A mezzogiorno ho sempre fame.
At noon I'm always hungry.
Routine.
- 3Call plan
Ti chiamo verso mezzogiorno.
I'll call you around noon.
Verso mezzogiorno.
Mistakes English speakers make with mezzogiorno
Incorrect: Ci vediamo in mezzogiorno.
Correct: Ci vediamo a mezzogiorno.
Use a mezzogiorno for at noon.
Incorrect: La mezzogiorno è calda.
Correct: Il mezzogiorno è caldo.
Mezzogiorno is masculine.
Good to know
Il mezzogiorno is both clock time and a cultural lunch hour—shops may close after it for the break. Capitalized Mezzogiorno also means southern Italy in news and geography, so context matters.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Scheduling a quick lunch
ChatPal
Sei libero a mezzogiorno?
Are you free at noon?
You
Sì, a mezzogiorno esco dall'ufficio.
Yes, at noon I leave the office.
ChatPal
Allora pranziamo subito dopo mezzogiorno.
Then let's have lunch right after noon.
You
Perfetto: mezzogiorno e un quarto sotto l'orologio.
Perfect: quarter past noon under the clock.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Noon" in Italian
A mezzogiorno or di mezzogiorno?
A mezzogiorno for at noon; di mezzogiorno can describe midday heat or light.
Is buon mezzogiorno common?
Heard, but buongiorno still covers midday greetings.
Noon vs afternoon?
Mezzogiorno is noon; pomeriggio is afternoon.
Southern Italy?
Il Mezzogiorno with a capital M in that sense.
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