Italian Phrase
L'ora è giusta?
Meaning
The phrase asks whether the current time is appropriate for a planned action or event. It can also be used more abstractly to ask if the moment is right, not just the clock time.
When to use
Use this question when you want to confirm that a scheduled meeting, a deadline, or any activity fits the time you have in mind. It’s common before starting a class, a phone call, or a trip, especially when timing is crucial.
✦Grammar Breakdown
L'oraègiusta?
Article Contraction
L' is the contraction of the definite article 'la' before a vowel, used here because 'ora' starts with a vowel.
Verb 'essere' (è)
è is the third‑person singular present of 'essere' (to be), used to link the subject with its description.
Adjective Agreement
giusta agrees in gender (feminine) and number (singular) with the noun 'ora', which is feminine.
Question Intonation
In spoken Italian the rising intonation at the end of the sentence signals a yes/no question; the written form simply adds a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
L'ora è giusta per partire?
Is it the right time to leave?
Sì, il treno parte tra cinque minuti.
Yes, the train leaves in five minutes.
✕Common Mistakes
L'ora è giusto?
The adjective must match the feminine noun 'ora', so use 'giusta' not 'giusto'.
L'ora è corretto?
Again, adjective gender must agree; the correct form is 'corretta'.
L'ora è giusta
In written Italian a question needs a question mark; otherwise it reads as a statement.
↔Alternatives
È il momento giusto?
Is it the right moment?
L'ora è corretta?
Is the time correct?
È l'ora giusta?
Is it the right hour?
Cultural Tip
Italians often balance punctuality with a relaxed attitude toward exact timing. In business settings, confirming "L'ora è giusta?" shows respect for the other party’s schedule, while among friends a more flexible "Va bene così?" might be preferred.