現在時刻は〜です (The current time is ~)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This phrase literally translates to 'current time is ~'. 「現在時刻」(genzai jikoku) means 'current time'. 「は」(wa) is the topic particle. 「〜」 is where the actual time is inserted. 「です」(desu) is the copula, making the statement polite and declarative.
Sample sentences
現在時刻は午後3時15分です。
The current time is 3:15 PM.
現在時刻は、東京では午前8時ちょうどです。
The current time in Tokyo is exactly 8:00 AM.
まもなく最終電車が発車します。現在時刻は23時50分です。
The last train will depart soon. The current time is 11:50 PM.
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Example
現在時刻は午後3時15分です。
The current time is 3:15 PM.
現在時刻は、東京では午前8時ちょうどです。
The current time in Tokyo is exactly 8:00 AM.
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