Uhrzeit

time of day, clock time

noun OOR-tsait Rare

Usage Note

Uhrzeit specifically refers to the time as shown on a clock, in contrast to Zeitpunkt (a moment in time) or Zeitraum (a duration). Common questions: Wie spät ist es? or Welche Uhrzeit ist es? It is always singular.

Examples

"Bitte nennen Sie die genaue Uhrzeit, zu der der Unfall passiert ist."

Natural Translation

Please state the exact time at which the accident occurred.

Literal Translation

Please name the exact clock-time at which the accident happened.

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