Telling Time Game

Learn to read an analogue clock – from “o’clock” to every single minute.

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What time is it?

Three ways to practise: Read the clock shows a time and four answers to choose from; Set the clock gives a time and you move the hands; Explore lets you turn the hands and see the time in words and digits.

Start with whole hours, then half hours, quarters, five-minute steps and finally every minute. Answers can be shown in words (“quarter past three”) or digitally (3:15). A streak counter keeps young learners motivated.

How to use

  1. Choose a mode and a level.
  2. Read the clock and tap the right answer – or move the hands with + and −.
  3. Get feedback right away; correct answers move on automatically.
  4. Raise the level when it feels easy.

Ideas for using it

  • Level 1. 3 o’clock, 7 o’clock.
  • Level 3. quarter past six, quarter to nine.
  • Level 4. twenty-five to four.
  • Explore. show how the hour hand moves as the minutes pass.

Frequently asked questions

Which age is this for?

Usually children learn to read clocks between 5 and 8. Start with whole and half hours and move on step by step.

Why does the hour hand move between numbers?

Just like on a real clock: at half past three, the hour hand is halfway between 3 and 4. That helps children understand the clock.

Does it use 12-hour time?

Yes, an analogue clock shows 12 hours; digital answers use 1:00 to 12:59.

Is my best streak saved?

Yes, your best streak is stored in this browser.