How to Tell Time in Swedish: A Guide for English Speakers

Understanding the Basics of Time in Swedish

In Swedish, like in English, time can be expressed using both the 12-hour and 24-hour formats. It's essential to know how to speak time correctly for daily conversations and travel.

The 12-Hour Format

While the 24-hour format is commonly used in formal contexts such as timetables, the 12-hour format is frequently used in conversations. For example, "3:00 PM" is said as "klockan tre" or simply "tre".

Using the 24-Hour Clock

The 24-hour clock is straightforward as it simply involves stating the hour number, with no need to mention AM or PM. For example, "15:00" is said as "klockan femton".

Important Vocabulary

Here are some crucial words related to telling time that will help you converse fluently:

• Minut – Minute
• Timme – Hour
• Dag – Day
• Vecka – Week
• Månad – Month

Days of the Week in Swedish

Knowing the days of the week is helpful when discussing dates and time. Here they are in Swedish:

Expressions of Time

Here are common expressions used in context with time in Swedish:

• Nu – Now
• Senare – Later
• Imorgon – Tomorrow
• Igår – Yesterday