German Phrase
Ja, die Zeit stimmt.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that a proposed time fits perfectly – “Yes, the time is right.” It is a concise way to say that an appointment or schedule works for you.
When to use
Use this phrase after someone suggests a meeting time, a deadline, or any scheduled moment and you want to confirm that it works for you. It’s common in both casual and business settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
JadieZeitstimmt
Ja (affirmation)
Used to give a clear, positive answer, similar to “yes” in English.
die (definite article, nominative)
‘die’ is the feminine singular definite article in the nominative case, matching the noun ‘Zeit’.
Zeit (noun, feminine)
Means “time” or “date”. In this context it refers to a specific point in the schedule.
stimmt (3rd‑person singular of stimmen)
Stimmen means “to be correct / to match”. Here it conveys that the time matches the speaker’s plan.
🗨In Conversation
Wie wäre es mit 18 Uhr?
How about 6 p.m.?
Ja, die Zeit stimmt.
Yes, the time is right.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, die Zeit ist.
‘ist’ means ‘is’, but the idiomatic way to say a time fits is ‘stimmt’. ‘Ja, die Zeit ist.’ is incomplete.
Ja, die Zeit ist richtig.
‘richtig’ works, but it changes the nuance to ‘correct’ rather than ‘fits the schedule’. Use ‘stimmt’ for timing.
Ja, die Zeit stimmt nicht.
Negating the verb changes the meaning to ‘the time is wrong’, which is the opposite of what you want to convey.
↔Alternatives
Ja, das passt.
Yes, that works.
Ja, das ist ein guter Zeitpunkt.
Yes, that’s a good time.
Ja, das Timing ist gut.
Yes, the timing is good.
Cultural Tip
Punctuality is a core value in German‑speaking cultures. When you confirm a time, you’re not only saying “yes” but also showing respect for the other person’s schedule. In formal contexts you might add a brief thank‑you, e.g., “Ja, die Zeit stimmt, danke.”