How do you say "When is it?" in Japanese?

Quick use

Use いつですか (itsu desu ka) when you need to ask when something is.

It works for appointments, deadlines, events, pickup times, visits, and schedules.

Chunk or pattern

• This is a fixed phrase.
• Learn the whole line first.
• To be clearer, name the event first: よやくはいつですか, しめきりはいつですか.

Helper words and endings

• いつ: when.
• ですか: polite question ending.

Practical note

This asks about date or timing in general. If you need the clock time, use なんじですか.