Japanese phrase
今何時ですか？ ima nan doki de su ka
Meaning
What time is it?
When to use it
Asks for the current time. It is a common polite question used with strangers, acquaintances, or people nearby.
Example dialogue
すみません、今何時ですか？ su mi ma se n ima nan doki de su ka
Excuse me, what time is it?
三時半です。 san ji han de su
It is half past three.