Italian Phrase
A che ora ti va bene?
Meaning
Literally, 'At what time is it good for you?', this phrase is used to ask someone which time fits their schedule. It is informal and friendly, suitable for arranging meetings, coffee dates, or any appointment.
When to use
Use this question when you need to coordinate a time with a friend, colleague, or family member. It works well in both personal and semi‑formal contexts, as long as you are speaking to someone you address with 'tu'.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Acheorativabene?
A (preposition)
The preposition 'a' is used to indicate a point in time, equivalent to English 'at'.
che ora
A fixed phrase meaning 'what time', formed by the interrogative 'che' (what) + noun 'ora' (hour/time).
ti (indirect object pronoun)
Second‑person singular informal pronoun that marks the person who benefits from the action.
va (from andare)
Third‑person singular present of 'andare' used idiomatically to mean 'it works' or 'it is suitable'.
bene (adverb)
Means 'well' or 'okay' and completes the idiom 'va bene' – 'it’s fine'.
🗨In Conversation
A che ora ti va bene per incontrarci?
What time works for you to meet?
Alle tre va bene per me.
Three o’clock works for me.
✕Common Mistakes
A che ora ti è bene?
The verb 'essere' is not used in this idiom; you need the verb 'andare' (va).
A che ora ti va bene?
When speaking formally you must use the polite pronoun 'Le' instead of the informal 'ti'.
↔Alternatives
Che ora ti è comoda?
What time is convenient for you?
A che ora ti risulta più comodo?
At what time is most convenient for you?
Qual è l’orario migliore per te?
Which time is best for you?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, 'va bene' is a very common way to confirm agreement and is considered polite yet informal. When speaking with someone you address formally (Lei), replace 'ti' with 'Le' – e.g., 'A che ora Le va bene?'. Also, Italians often prefer specific times (e.g., 'alle tre') rather than vague periods.