How to read 1:50 on an analog clock
At 1:50, the minute hand points at the 10, which represents the 50th minute. The hour hand is between the 1 and the 2, but closer to the 2. This means we are 10 minutes away from two o’clock.
In English, when the minute hand is on the 10, we say phrases like: It’s 10 to 2.
It’s ten 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 1:50
- My alarm goes off at 1:50 every morning.
- I always start cooking dinner around it’s ten to two.
- We usually go for a walk around 1:50.
- Her dance class begins precisely at 1:50.
- Don’t forget our call is scheduled for it’s ten to two!