How to read 7:15 on an analog clock
At 7:15, the minute hand points at the 3, which represents the 15th minute. The hour hand is between the 7 and the 8, but closer to the 7. This means we are 15 minutes past seven o’clock.
In English, when the minute hand is on the 3, we say phrases like: It’s a quarter past 7.
It’s a quarter past seven.
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 7:15
- We usually go for a walk around 7:15.
- Don’t forget our call is scheduled for it’s a quarter past seven!
- Her dance class begins precisely at 7:15.
- I always start cooking dinner around it’s a quarter past seven.
- My alarm goes off at 7:15 every morning.