How to read 1:55 on an analog clock
At 1:55, the minute hand points at the 11, which represents the 55th minute. The hour hand is between the 1 and the 2, but closer to the 2. This means we are 5 minutes away from two o’clock.
In English, when the minute hand is on the 11, we say phrases like: It’s 5 to 2.
It’s 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 1:55
- Don’t forget our call is scheduled for it’s five to two!
- Her dance class begins precisely at 1:55.
- I always start cooking dinner around it’s five to two.
- We usually go for a walk around 1:55.
- My alarm goes off at 1:55 every morning.