How to read 8:05 on an analog clock
At 8:05, the minute hand points at the 1, which represents the 5th minute. The hour hand is between the 8 and the 9, but closer to the 8. This means we are 5 minutes past eight o’clock.
In English, when the minute hand is on the 1, we say phrases like: It’s 5 past 8.
It’s five past eight.
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 8:05
- They left the house at it’s five past eight. to catch the train.
- I always start cooking dinner around it’s five past eight.
- We usually go for a walk around 8:05.
- Don’t forget our call is scheduled for it’s five past eight!
- Her dance class begins precisely at 8:05.