Spanish Phrase
¿Qué horario tienen?
Meaning
Literally, “What schedule do they have?” It is used to ask about the times a person, group, or service is available, such as class times, opening hours, or a meeting schedule.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to know the exact timetable of a class, a business, a public transport line, or any activity that follows a set schedule. It works for both formal and informal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Quéhorariotienen?
¿Qué? (interrogative pronoun)
Used to ask for specific information; always carries an accent in questions.
horario (noun)
Means 'schedule' or 'timetable'; masculine singular, takes the article 'el' when needed.
tienen (tener, 3rd pl. present)
The verb 'tener' conjugated for 'ellos/ellas/ustedes'; the subject is implied by context.
Subject‑verb inversion (optional)
Spanish questions do not require inversion; intonation and punctuation signal the question.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué horario tienen las clases de español?
What schedule do the Spanish classes have?
Los lunes y miércoles de 18:00 a 20:00.
On Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
Que horario tienen?
Missing the accent on “qué”; the accent distinguishes the interrogative pronoun from the conjunction “que”.
¿Qué horario tienes?
Using the singular form “tienes” changes the subject to ‘you (singular)’ and makes the question sound off if you’re referring to a group or a service.
¿Qué horarios tienen?
Using the plural “horarios” when you only need one schedule can sound redundant unless you explicitly ask for multiple timetables.
↔Alternatives
¿A qué hora es?
At what time is it?
¿Cuál es su horario?
What is your schedule?
¿Qué horarios tienen?
What schedules do they have?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, schedules are often expressed with the format “de X a Y” (from X to Y). When asking about a business, it’s polite to add “por favor” or to use the formal “ustedes” if you’re speaking to a group you don’t know well. Also, note that some regions use the 24‑hour clock in formal settings, while the 12‑hour clock is common in everyday conversation.