Japanese phrase
何時に出発すれば間に合いますか？ nan ji ni shup patsu su re ba ma ni a i ma su ka
Meaning
What time do I need to leave to make it on time?
When to use it
Asks for the departure time needed to arrive by a deadline. It sounds polite and direct while focusing on practical travel planning.
Example dialogue
空港へ行くのに、何時に出発すれば間に合いますか？ kū kō e i ku no ni nan ji ni shup patsu su re ba ma ni a i ma su ka
What time should I leave to get to the airport on time?
六時に出るのが安心です。 roku ji ni de ru no ga an shin de su
Leaving at six would be safest.