How to read 7:30 on an analog clock
At 7:30, the minute hand points at the 6, which represents the 30th minute. The hour hand is between the 7 and the 8, but closer to the 8. This means we are 30 minutes past seven o’clock.
In English, when the minute hand is on the 6, we say phrases like: It’s half past 7.
It’s half 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 7:30
- They left the house at it’s half past seven. to catch the train.
- I always start cooking dinner around it’s half past seven.
- Don’t forget our call is scheduled for it’s half past seven!
- We usually go for a walk around 7:30.
- My alarm goes off at 7:30 every morning.