Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"What time does it open?" in Italian: A che ora apre?
A che ora apre?
What time does it open in Italian is A che ora apre? Use it for shops, museums, pharmacies, and ticket offices.
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How to pronounce A che ora apre?
Say it
ah keh OH-rah AH-preh
/a ke ˈɔ.ra ˈa.pre/
A che ora apre: ah keh OH-rah AH-preh. Stress OH and AH.
"What time does it open?" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| A che ora apre? | What time does it open? Default. | Default. |
| a che ora apre il museo? | what time does the museum open? Named place. | Named place. |
| sapete a che ora apre? | do you know what time it opens? Asking locals. | Asking locals. |
| a che ora aprite? | what time do you open? Speaking to staff. | Speaking to staff. |
How to use A che ora apre? in real life
- 1Pharmacy window
Scusi—a che ora apre?
Excuse me—what time does it open?
Street ask.
- 2Museum plan
A che ora apre il Colosseo?
What time does the Colosseum open?
Landmark.
- 3Market stall
Domani a che ora apre qui?
Tomorrow what time does it open here?
Local hours.
Mistakes English speakers make with A che ora apre?
Incorrect: A che ora aperto?
Correct: A che ora apre?
Use the verb apre, not only the adjective aperto.
Incorrect: Che ora apre a?
Correct: A che ora apre?
Keep a che ora together at the start.
Good to know
Italian hours often include riposo in smaller towns, so A che ora apre? can save a wasted walk. Many places also post orari on the door—still ask if the note looks faded.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving early at a closed bakery
ChatPal
La porta è chiusa.
The door is closed.
You
Chiedo al vicino: a che ora apre?
I'll ask the neighbor: what time does it open?
ChatPal
Perfetto—a che ora apre? Alle otto.
Perfect—what time does it open? At eight.
You
Ok, facciamo un giro e torniamo.
Ok, we'll take a walk and come back.
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FAQ
Common questions about "What time does it open?" in Italian
Exact phrase?
A che ora apre?
To staff?
A che ora aprite?
Named place?
A che ora apre il museo?
Ask a local?
Sapete a che ora apre?
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