Spanish Phrase
Es a las 10 de la mañana.
Meaning
The sentence means “It is at 10 in the morning,” indicating the scheduled time of an event rather than the current clock time.
When to use
Use this structure when you want to tell someone the time at which something will happen – a meeting, a class, a flight, etc. It is common in informal conversation and in written invitations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Esalas10delamañana
Es vs. Son (telling time)
When stating the current time, use 'son' (e.g., 'Son las diez'). 'Es' is used when referring to an event that occurs at a specific time.
a las + hour
The preposition 'a' + article 'las' introduces the time of an event. It contracts to 'a las' before a plural hour.
de la mañana / de la tarde / de la noche
These phrases specify the part of the day: morning, afternoon, or night.
Numbers as nouns
When the hour is expressed, the number functions as a noun and agrees with the article 'las' (feminine plural).
🗨In Conversation
¿A qué hora empieza la clase?
What time does the class start?
Es a las 10 de la mañana.
It’s at 10 in the morning.
✕Common Mistakes
Es las 10 de la mañana.
When stating the current time you must use 'Son' (e.g., 'Son las diez'). 'Es' is only correct when referring to an event’s scheduled time.
Es a la 10 de la mañana.
The article must be plural 'las' because the hour is expressed as a plural noun.
↔Alternatives
A las diez de la mañana.
At ten in the morning.
A las diez en punto de la mañana.
At ten o’clock in the morning.
A las diez de la mañana, exactamente.
At ten in the morning, exactly.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the 24‑hour clock is used for timetables, transport, and formal writing, but in everyday speech people still say 'a las diez de la mañana' for appointments. Remember that 'de la mañana' is only used for times from midnight to noon; after noon you switch to 'de la tarde' (afternoon) or 'de la noche' (night).