Telling time in German is straightforward once you know the key terms and structure. The word for "o'clock" is Uhr, and times are typically expressed by stating the hour first, followed by the minutes. Both 12-hour and 24-hour clock systems are used, with the 24-hour system (die 24-Stunden-Uhr) common for schedules and official contexts.
- Use Uhr for "o'clock" (e.g., 3:00 is drei Uhr).
- Minutes follow the hour, often with "nach" (after) or "vor" (before) for relative time.
- The 24-hour clock is standard for trains, flights, and formal timetables.
'Uhr' means 'o'clock' or 'hour' when telling time.
The 24-hour clock is used for official schedules.
'Vier Uhr' means 4:00.
15:30 is 3:30 PM in the 12-hour system.