Italian · Time, Numbers & Colors
"On time" in Italian: in orario
in orario
Note: also: puntuale
On time in Italian is in orario. Trains, planes, and meetings use it. Puntuale is only a note synonym for a punctual person.
Station board
Il Regionale è in orario.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce in orario
Say it
een oh-RAH-ryoh
/in oˈra.rjo/
In orario: een oh-RAH-ryoh. Stress RAH.
"On time" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| in orario | on time Default for schedules. | Default for schedules. |
| arrivare in orario | to arrive on time With motion verbs. | With motion verbs. |
| partito in orario | left on time Departures. | Departures. |
| non in orario | not on time Delay. | Delay. |
How to use in orario in real life
- 1Station board
Il Regionale è in orario.
The regional train is on time.
Train status.
- 2Meeting start
Siamo arrivati in orario, per fortuna.
We arrived on time, luckily.
Arrival.
- 3Flight gate
Il volo è partito in orario.
The flight left on time.
Departure.
Mistakes English speakers make with in orario
Incorrect: Il treno è puntuale. (as the only headword training)
Correct: Il treno è in orario.
Train this page on in orario; puntuale is only a note.
Incorrect: In l'orario.
Correct: In orario.
No article in the set phrase.
Good to know
Boards flash in orario or in ritardo constantly in Italian stations. People celebrate a rare on-time long-distance train with a smile. For people, you may hear è puntuale as a personality trait.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a departing train
ChatPal
Guarda il tabellone.
Look at the board.
You
Perfetto—è in orario.
Perfect—it's on time.
ChatPal
Se resta in orario, saliamo subito.
If it stays on time, we board now.
You
Ok, binario quattro.
Ok, platform four.
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FAQ
Common questions about "On time" in Italian
Exact phrase?
In orario.
Arrive on time?
Arrivare in orario.
Puntuale?
Related note for people; schedules prefer in orario.
Late?
In ritardo.
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