Spanish Phrase
¿A qué hora suena tu alarma?
Meaning
Literally, 'At what time does your alarm sound?' It is the most natural way to ask someone what time their alarm clock goes off, especially when discussing morning routines or scheduling.
When to use
Use this question when you want to know the exact time a person’s alarm is set, for example when coordinating a meeting, planning a shared breakfast, or simply making small‑talk about daily habits.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Aquéhorasuenatualarma?
¿A qué hora?
The interrogative phrase '¿A qué hora?' means 'at what time?' and is used to ask for a specific time.
suena (sonar)
The verb 'sonar' is used for sounds that are emitted, such as an alarm, a bell, or a phone.
tu (possessive adjective)
Use 'tu' (without accent) to indicate possession; do NOT use the subject pronoun 'tú' here.
Word order
In a question, the preposition 'a' comes before 'qué hora', followed by the verb and the subject phrase.
🗨In Conversation
¿A qué hora suena tu alarma?
What time does your alarm go off?
Suena a las siete y media.
It goes off at seven thirty.
✕Common Mistakes
¿A qué hora suena tú alarma?
Use the possessive adjective 'tu' (no accent) to show ownership; 'tú' is a subject pronoun.
¿A qué hora sonar tu alarma?
Do not use 'sonar' in the infinitive; the correct conjugated form for 'él/ella/usted' is 'suena'.
¿A qué hora suena tu alarma
Remember to close the question with an opening and closing inverted question mark.
↔Alternatives
¿A qué hora está programada tu alarma?
At what time is your alarm set?
¿A qué hora suena tu despertador?
What time does your alarm clock sound?
¿Cuándo suena tu alarma?
When does your alarm sound?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking households, the term 'alarma' can refer to a phone alarm, a digital clock, or even a traditional buzzer. While 'despertador' is also common, 'alarma' sounds slightly more informal and is the word you’ll hear most often in casual conversation. Keep in mind that punctuality varies by region; asking about an alarm can be a polite way to gauge someone's morning schedule without sounding intrusive.