what's the time

A form of what time is it — What is the time of day? (used to request for the current hour and approximate number of minutes after the hour)

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Meanings

phrasewhat's the time?
  1. alternativeAlternative form of what time is it.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
what time have you got
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APA

what's the time. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what's%20the%20time

MLA

“what's the time.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what's%20the%20time. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “what's the time,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/what's%20the%20time.

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