How do you say "What time is it?" in Japanese?

Quick use

Use なんじですか (nanji desu ka) when you need to ask the clock time.

It works for visits, reservations, closing times, train times, appointments, and events.

Chunk or pattern

• This is a fixed phrase.
• Learn the whole line first.
• To be clearer, name the event first: よやくはなんじですか, でんしゃはなんじですか.

Helper words and endings

• なんじ: what time.
• ですか: polite question ending.

Practical note

Use いつですか for broader “when?” and なんじですか when you specifically need the hour.