Italian Phrase
Nessun problema. A che ora?
Meaning
Literally 'No problem. At what time?' It is a friendly way to reassure someone and then ask for the specific time of a meeting or event.
When to use
Use after someone apologizes, offers help, or suggests a plan. First say 'Nessun problema' to show you’re fine with the suggestion, then ask 'A che ora?' to pin down the exact time.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nessunproblema.Acheora?
Nessun (indefinite adjective)
Used before singular masculine nouns to mean 'no' or 'not any'. It contracts 'nessuno' + noun.
problema (masculine noun)
Means 'problem' and is masculine despite ending in -a; always takes 'il' or 'un'.
A (preposition)
Means 'at' when referring to time; followed by a question word.
che (interrogative adjective)
Used to ask about the quality or specifics of a noun, here 'che ora' = 'what time'.
ora (noun)
Means 'hour' or 'time' and is feminine; in time questions it stays singular.
🗨In Conversation
Posso passare a casa tua domani?
Can I come over to your house tomorrow?
Nessun problema. A che ora?
No problem. At what time?
✕Common Mistakes
Nessuna problema. A che ora?
'Problema' is masculine, so the correct form is 'Nessun problema'.
Nessun problema. A che ore?
When asking for a specific time you use the singular 'ora', not the plural 'ore'.
Nessun problema. A che ora è?
The verb is unnecessary; the question 'A che ora?' already asks for the time.
↔Alternatives
Nessun problema. A che ora ci vediamo?
No problem. What time shall we meet?
Va bene, a che ora?
Alright, at what time?
Nessun problema, dimmi l'ora.
No problem, tell me the time.
Cultural Tip
In Italy 'Nessun problema' is informal but perfectly polite; you’ll hear it in cafés, workplaces, and among friends. When asking for a time, Italians often add a noun for clarity (e.g., 'A che ora ci incontriamo?'), especially in more formal contexts. Remember that 'problema' stays masculine even though it ends in -a, a common trap for learners.