How to read 1:35 on an analog clock
At 1:35, the minute hand points at the 7, which represents the 35th minute. The hour hand is between the 1 and the 2, but closer to the 2. This means we are 25 minutes away from two o’clock.
In English, when the minute hand is on the 7, we say phrases like: It’s 25 to 2.
It’s twenty-five to two.
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 1:35
- We usually go for a walk around 1:35.
- They left the house at it’s twenty-five to two. to catch the train.
- I always start cooking dinner around it’s twenty-five to two.
- My alarm goes off at 1:35 every morning.
- Don’t forget our call is scheduled for it’s twenty-five to two!