Italian Phrase
A che ora è il check-out?
Meaning
Literally “At what time is the check‑out?” It is the standard way to ask the front desk or host what time you must leave the hotel room.
When to use
Use this sentence at hotels, hostels, B&Bs, or any accommodation when you need to know the latest time you can stay in your room before departing.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Acheoraèilcheck-out?
A che ora
Fixed interrogative phrase meaning “at what time”. It combines the preposition A with the question word che and the noun ora.
è (essere)
Third‑person singular of the verb essere, used here as a copula to link the subject “il check‑out” with its time.
il check‑out
Masculine noun borrowed from English; in Italian it keeps the article il and the hyphen.
🗨In Conversation
A che ora è il check-out?
What time is checkout?
Il check-out è alle undici di mattina.
Checkout is at eleven in the morning.
✕Common Mistakes
A che ore è il check-out?
“Ora” is singular; the correct phrase is “che ora”.
A che ora sono il check-out?
The verb must agree with the singular noun “check‑out”; use “è” not “sono”.
A che ora è il checkout?
In Italian the borrowed noun is written with a hyphen: “check‑out”.
↔Alternatives
A che ora devo fare il check-out?
At what time do I have to check out?
Qual è l’orario del check-out?
What is the checkout time?
Quando devo lasciare la camera?
When do I have to leave the room?
Cultural Tip
In most Italian hotels the standard checkout time is 11:00 a.m., but many places are flexible if you ask politely. The word “check‑out” is widely understood, yet you’ll also hear “partenza” or “orario di partenza” in more formal contexts. Adding “per favore” (please) or “grazie” (thank you) makes the request sound courteous.