German Phrase
Ja, um wie viel Uhr?
Meaning
Literally 'Yes, at what time?', this sentence is used to confirm a plan and then ask for the exact hour. It combines an affirmation (Ja) with a precise time‑question (um wie viel Uhr?).
When to use
Use it after someone proposes an activity, a meeting, or a reservation and you need to know the exact hour. It works in both informal and semi‑formal settings, but keep the tone friendly.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,umwievielUhr?
Ja (Yes)
A simple affirmation, often used to confirm you are listening or agree before asking a follow‑up.
um (at)
The preposition 'um' is used with time expressions to indicate a point in time (e.g., um acht Uhr).
wie viel Uhr? (what time?)
Literally 'how many hour?', this is the standard way to ask for a specific clock time.
Uhr (o'clock)
Always placed after the number; German uses the 24‑hour clock in most formal contexts.
🗨In Conversation
Ja, um wie viel Uhr treffen wir uns morgen?
Yes, at what time shall we meet tomorrow?
Um 19 Uhr im Restaurant.
At 7 p.m. at the restaurant.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, zu wie viel Uhr?
The preposition ‘um’ is required when asking for a specific clock time; ‘zu’ is used for events, not exact times.
Ja, wie viel Uhr?
While understandable, native speakers usually say ‘wie spät?’ in informal speech. Use ‘wie viel Uhr?’ for clearer, more formal contexts.
↔Alternatives
Ja, zu welcher Uhrzeit?
Yes, at which time?
Ja, wann genau?
Yes, exactly when?
Ja, um wie spät?
Yes, at how late?
Cultural Tip
In German everyday speech the 24‑hour clock is preferred, especially in written schedules, public transport, and business contexts. In casual conversation you’ll also hear the 12‑hour clock with ‘vormittags’ (a.m.) or ‘nachmittags’/‘abends’ (p.m.). Remember to place ‘Uhr’ after the number – saying ‘Uhr acht’ is considered incorrect.