How to read 3:10 on an analog clock
At 3:10, the minute hand points at the 2, which represents the 10th minute. The hour hand is between the 3 and the 4, but closer to the 3. This means we are 10 minutes past three o’clock.
In English, when the minute hand is on the 2, we say phrases like: It’s 10 past 3.
It’s ten past three.
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 3:10
- I always start cooking dinner around it’s ten past three.
- We usually go for a walk around 3:10.
- My alarm goes off at 3:10 every morning.
- Her dance class begins precisely at 3:10.
- Don’t forget our call is scheduled for it’s ten past three!