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Learning how to tell the time in Swedish is easier than you might think because the Swedish language shares many basic concepts with English . Once you know a few common Swedish time expressions, you’ll be able to read a clock, make appointments, catch a bus or train, and talk about your schedule with confidence.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to tell the time in Swedish, explain the differences between Swedish and English, and introduce the expressions you’re most likely to hear in everyday conversation.

How To Tell The Time In Swedish And Read The Clock

Every language has its own way of asking for the time. English speakers ask, “What time is it?,” while Swedish literally asks, “What’s the clock?” It’s one of those charming differences that makes learning a language fun — and fortunately, the answer is just as straightforward.

Vad är klockan? – What time is it? (literal translation: “What is the clock?”)

Klockan är elva. – It is eleven o’clock.…