Italian Numbers

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Telling Time In Italian

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Learning how to tell time in Italian is one of the most practical and important skills for everyday conversation, travel, appointments, transportation, and daily routines.

In this beginner-friendly Italian lesson, you’ll learn how to ask for the time, tell the time naturally in Italian, and understand common Italian time expressions used in everyday life.

How to Ask for the Time in Italian

  • Che ora è? — What time is it?

  • Che ore sono? — What time is it?

Both expressions are commonly used in Italian conversation.

Basic Italian Time Expressions

  • È l’una. — It’s 1 o’clock.

  • È mezzogiorno. — It’s noon.

  • Sono le due. — It’s 2 o’clock.

  • Sono le quattro. — It’s 4 o’clock.

  • Sono le tre meno un quarto. — It’s a quarter to three.

Examples of Time in Italian

  • Le sette e trenta di mattina / Le sette e mezza
    — 7:30 in the morning

  • Le quindici e quarantacinque del pomeriggio / Le quattro meno un quarto
    — 3:45 PM

  • Le nove di sera
    — 9:00 PM

  • Sono le tre e mezza del pomeriggio.
    — It’s 3:30 PM

Knowing how to tell time in Italian helps you:

  • ask about schedules

  • understand train and bus times

  • make appointments

  • organize meetings

  • communicate naturally in daily situations

  • improve listening comprehension

These are essential Italian phrases for travel and real-world communication.

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Numbers And Counting In Italian

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Want to learn how to count in Italian? In this beginner-friendly Italian lesson, you’ll master essential Italian numbers, counting patterns, and pronunciation used in everyday conversations, travel situations, shopping, prices, dates, and more.

This lesson is perfect for beginner Italian learners, travelers to Italy, and anyone who wants to build a strong foundation in Italian vocabulary and communication.

Basic Italian Numbers

  • 0 — Zero

  • 1 — Uno

  • 2 — Due

  • 3 — Tre

  • 4 — Quattro

  • 5 — Cinque

  • 6 — Sei

  • 7 — Sette

  • 8 — Otto

  • 9 — Nove

  • 10 — Dieci

Numbers 11–20 in Italian

  • 11 — Undici

  • 12 — Dodici

  • 13 — Tredici

  • 14 — Quattordici

  • 15 — Quindici

  • 16 — Sedici

  • 17 — Diciassette

  • 18 — Diciotto

  • 19 — Diciannove

  • 20 — Venti

Counting Beyond 20

You’ll also learn useful numbers such as:

  • 21 — Ventuno

  • 22 — Ventidue

  • 30 — Trenta

  • 46 — Quarantasei

  • 59 — Cinquantanove

  • 68 — Sessantotto

  • 85 — Ottantacinque

Learning Italian numbers helps you:

  • order food and drinks

  • understand prices

  • tell time

  • ask for quantities

  • understand dates and addresses

  • communicate more confidently while traveling in Italy

Italian numbers are essential for real-world conversations and daily life situations.

Whether you’re learning Italian for travel, work, or personal interest, this lesson will help you improve your vocabulary and listening comprehension.