How to read 1:15 on an analog clock
At 1:15, the minute hand points at the 3, which represents the 15th minute. The hour hand is between the 1 and the 2, but closer to the 1. This means we are 15 minutes past one o’clock.
In English, when the minute hand is on the 3, we say phrases like: It’s a quarter past 1.
It’s a quarter past one.
This is a common way of expressing time in spoken English. These expressions sound more natural in everyday conversation.
It’s important to understand that we often refer to the next hour when using “to”, even if the hour hand hasn’t reached it yet.
Example sentences with 1:15
- Don’t forget our call is scheduled for it’s a quarter past one!
- We usually go for a walk around 1:15.
- They left the house at it’s a quarter past one. to catch the train.
- Her dance class begins precisely at 1:15.
- I always start cooking dinner around it’s a quarter past one.