Italian Expression · Beginner
Che ore sono?
What time is it?
Pronunciation: Keh OH-reh SÓ-noh?
Meaning
A common question used to ask about the current time.
Example
Scusi, che ore sono in questo momento?
Excuse me, what time is it right now?
Practice tips
- Practice Che ore sono? out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for beginner-level learners.