German Phrase
Passt 10 Uhr?
Meaning
A short, informal way to ask whether 10 o’clock is a suitable time for a meeting, appointment, or any planned activity.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are confirming a time with a friend, colleague, or business partner. It works best in casual conversation or in a semi‑formal setting where you already know the other person’s schedule.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Passt10Uhr?
Verb‑first in yes/no questions
In German yes/no questions the finite verb comes first, so the verb *passt* precedes the time expression.
Passen (to suit)
*Passen* is used impersonally to ask whether something is convenient or fits a schedule; it is conjugated here in 3rd‑person singular.
Time expression without preposition
When you ask if a time works, you simply state the hour and *Uhr*; adding *um* (as in *um 10 Uhr*) is unnecessary and sounds odd.
🗨In Conversation
Passt 10 Uhr?
Does 10 o’clock work?
Ja, das passt gut. Ich bin um 10 Uhr fertig.
Yes, that works fine. I’ll be ready at 10.
✕Common Mistakes
Passt um 10 Uhr?
The preposition *um* is not used with *passen* in this question; the correct form is simply *Passt 10 Uhr?*
Ist 10 Uhr passt?
Mixing *ist* with *passen* creates a grammatically incorrect sentence.
Passt 10 Uhren?
The noun *Uhr* stays singular when telling the time; *Uhren* would refer to clocks.
↔Alternatives
Geht es um 10 Uhr?
Is 10 o’clock okay?
Können wir uns um 10 Uhr treffen?
Can we meet at 10 o’clock?
Ist 10 Uhr in Ordnung?
Is 10 o’clock alright?
Cultural Tip
Germans value punctuality, so confirming a time is considered polite and professional. In written or formal contexts the 24‑hour clock (e.g., 10:00) is preferred, while in spoken, everyday language the 12‑hour format with *Uhr* is common. Avoid adding *um* before the time in this construction; *Passt um 10 Uhr?* sounds unnatural.