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Numbers, Dates and Time in English | Complete Beginner Guide

Table of Contents ( Numbers, Dates and Time )

Introduction
What are Numbers?
Types of Numbers
Cardinal Numbers
Ordinal Numbers
Reading Numbers in English
Dates in English
Days of the Week
Months of the Year
Writing Dates Correctly
Time in English
AM and PM
Telling Time
Common Time Expressions
Daily Conversation Examples
Practice Sentences
Vocabulary
Key Points
MCQs
HOTS Questions
Fill in the Blanks
Match the Following
Question & Answers
FAQs
Conclusion
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Abbreviations ( Numbers, Dates and Time )

Abbreviation	Full Form
AM	Ante Meridiem
PM	Post Meridiem
hr	Hour
min	Minute
sec	Second
Jan	January
Feb	February
Mar	March
Apr	April
Aug	August
Sept	September
Oct	October
Nov	November
Dec	December

Introduction ( Numbers, Dates and Time )

What are Numbers, Dates and Time?

English

Numbers, Dates and Time are used every day in school, offices, travel, shopping, banking, interviews, and daily conversations. Therefore, learning them correctly is one of the most important steps in Spoken English.

Moreover, understanding how to read numbers, write dates, and tell the time helps you communicate clearly and confidently. Whether you are introducing yourself, filling out a form, booking a ticket, or attending an interview, these basic English skills are essential.

In this complete guide, you will learn numbers, dates, months, days, and time with easy explanations, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes in both English and Hindi.

हिन्दी

Numbers (संख्याएँ), Dates (तिथियाँ) और Time (समय) का उपयोग हम अपने दैनिक जीवन में हर जगह करते हैं। स्कूल, कॉलेज, ऑफिस, बैंक, यात्रा, खरीदारी और बातचीत—हर जगह इनका सही प्रयोग आवश्यक होता है।

यदि आप English Speaking सीखना चाहते हैं, तो Numbers, Dates और Time को सही ढंग से समझना बहुत ज़रूरी है। इस अध्याय में आप आसान उदाहरणों के साथ इन सभी विषयों को अंग्रेज़ी और हिन्दी में सीखेंगे।

Why Learn Numbers, Dates and Time?

English

Learning numbers, dates, and time improves your communication skills. Furthermore, it helps you understand schedules, appointments, calendars, clocks, and official documents. As a result, you become more confident while speaking English.

हिन्दी

Numbers, Dates और Time सीखने से आपकी Communication Skills बेहतर होती हैं। साथ ही, आप Calendar, Clock, Appointment, Timetable और Official Documents को आसानी से समझ पाते हैं।

Types of Numbers

Numbers are mainly divided into two types.

1. Cardinal Numbers

These numbers tell how many.

Examples

One

Two

Three

Ten

Twenty

One Hundred

One Thousand

हिन्दी

Cardinal Numbers किसी वस्तु की संख्या बताते हैं।

उदाहरण

One = एक

Five = पाँच

Twenty = बीस

Hundred = सौ

2. Ordinal Numbers

These numbers tell the position or order.

Examples

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Fifth

Tenth

Twenty-first

हिन्दी

Ordinal Numbers क्रम बताते हैं।

First = पहला

Second = दूसरा

Third = तीसरा

Fourth = चौथा

Numbers 1–20 ( Numbers, Dates and Time )

Number	Word	हिन्दी
1	One	एक
2	Two	दो
3	Three	तीन
4	Four	चार
5	Five	पाँच
6	Six	छह
7	Seven	सात
8	Eight	आठ
9	Nine	नौ
10	Ten	दस
11	Eleven	ग्यारह
12	Twelve	बारह
13	Thirteen	तेरह
14	Fourteen	चौदह
15	Fifteen	पंद्रह
16	Sixteen	सोलह
17	Seventeen	सत्रह
18	Eighteen	अठारह
19	Nineteen	उन्नीस
20	Twenty	बीस

Key Points

Numbers are used in daily life.
Learn both cardinal and ordinal numbers.
Dates have different writing formats.
Time should be spoken naturally.
Practice reading numbers every day.
Learn days and months carefully.
Use AM and PM correctly.
Speak confidently while telling the time.
Read calendars regularly.
Daily practice improves fluency.

Numbers 21–100 ( Numbers, Dates and Time )

Learning numbers from 21 to 100 is essential because they are frequently used in daily conversations, phone numbers, prices, ages, marks, and addresses. Therefore, practice reading them aloud every day.

Numbers (21–30)

Number	Word	हिन्दी
21	Twenty-one	इक्कीस
22	Twenty-two	बाईस
23	Twenty-three	तेईस
24	Twenty-four	चौबीस
25	Twenty-five	पच्चीस
26	Twenty-six	छब्बीस
27	Twenty-seven	सत्ताईस
28	Twenty-eight	अट्ठाईस
29	Twenty-nine	उनतीस
30	Thirty	तीस

Numbers (31–40)

Number	Word	हिन्दी
31	Thirty-one	इकतीस
32	Thirty-two	बत्तीस
33	Thirty-three	तैंतीस
34	Thirty-four	चौंतीस
35	Thirty-five	पैंतीस
36	Thirty-six	छत्तीस
37	Thirty-seven	सैंतीस
38	Thirty-eight	अड़तीस
39	Thirty-nine	उनतालीस
40	Forty	चालीस

Numbers (41–50)

Number	Word	हिन्दी
41	Forty-one	इकतालीस
42	Forty-two	बयालीस
43	Forty-three	तैंतालीस
44	Forty-four	चवालीस
45	Forty-five	पैंतालीस
46	Forty-six	छियालीस
47	Forty-seven	सैंतालीस
48	Forty-eight	अड़तालीस
49	Forty-nine	उनचास
50	Fifty	पचास

Numbers (51–100)

Instead of memorizing every number separately, remember the pattern.

Tens	Example
Fifty	Fifty-one, Fifty-two
Sixty	Sixty-one, Sixty-two
Seventy	Seventy-one
Eighty	Eighty-five
Ninety	Ninety-nine
One Hundred	100

Hundreds and Thousands

Number	English	हिन्दी
100	One Hundred	एक सौ
200	Two Hundred	दो सौ
300	Three Hundred	तीन सौ
500	Five Hundred	पाँच सौ
1,000	One Thousand	एक हजार
10,000	Ten Thousand	दस हजार
1,00,000	One Lakh	एक लाख
10,00,000	Ten Lakh	दस लाख
1,000,000	One Million	दस लाख (International System)

Ordinal Numbers ( Numbers, Dates and Time )

It tell us the position or order of something.

Ordinal Numbers (1–20)

Number	Ordinal	हिन्दी
1	First	पहला
2	Second	दूसरा
3	Third	तीसरा
4	Fourth	चौथा
5	Fifth	पाँचवाँ
6	Sixth	छठा
7	Seventh	सातवाँ
8	Eighth	आठवाँ
9	Ninth	नौवाँ
10	Tenth	दसवाँ
11	Eleventh	ग्यारहवाँ
12	Twelfth	बारहवाँ
13	Thirteenth	तेरहवाँ
14	Fourteenth	चौदहवाँ
15	Fifteenth	पंद्रहवाँ
16	Sixteenth	सोलहवाँ
17	Seventeenth	सत्रहवाँ
18	Eighteenth	अठारहवाँ
19	Nineteenth	उन्नीसवाँ
20	Twentieth	बीसवाँ

Days of the Week ( Numbers, Dates and Time )

Day	हिन्दी
Monday	सोमवार
Tuesday	मंगलवार
Wednesday	बुधवार
Thursday	गुरुवार
Friday	शुक्रवार
Saturday	शनिवार
Sunday	रविवार

Months of the Year ( Numbers, Dates and Time )

Month	हिन्दी
January	जनवरी
February	फ़रवरी
March	मार्च
April	अप्रैल
May	मई
June	जून
July	जुलाई
August	अगस्त
September	सितंबर
October	अक्टूबर
November	नवंबर
December	दिसंबर

How to Write Dates in English

Different countries follow different date formats.

British Format

Day – Month – Year

Example:

15 July 2026

26 January 2027

American Format

Month – Day – Year

Example:

July 15, 2026

January 26, 2027

Useful Date Expressions

English	हिन्दी
Today	आज
Tomorrow	कल (आने वाला)
Yesterday	कल (बीता हुआ)
This Week	इस सप्ताह
Next Week	अगला सप्ताह
Last Week	पिछला सप्ताह
This Month	इस महीना
Next Month	अगला महीना
Last Month	पिछला महीना
This Year	इस वर्ष

Practice Sentences

English

Today is Monday.
Tomorrow is Tuesday.
My birthday is on 12 August.
Our school opens in June.
India celebrates Independence Day on 15 August.
Christmas is celebrated on 25 December.
My examination starts next week.
We will meet next month.
January is the first month of the year.
Sunday is my favourite day.

हिन्दी

आज सोमवार है।
कल मंगलवार होगा।
मेरा जन्मदिन 12 अगस्त को है।
हमारा विद्यालय जून में खुलता है।
भारत 15 अगस्त को स्वतंत्रता दिवस मनाता है।
क्रिसमस 25 दिसंबर को मनाया जाता है।
मेरी परीक्षा अगले सप्ताह शुरू होगी।
हम अगले महीने मिलेंगे।
जनवरी वर्ष का पहला महीना है।
रविवार मेरा पसंदीदा दिन है।

Vocabulary Builder

Word	हिन्दी
Number	संख्या
Date	तिथि
Time	समय
Calendar	कैलेंडर
Clock	घड़ी
Week	सप्ताह
Month	महीना
Year	वर्ष
Birthday	जन्मदिन
Holiday	अवकाश

Key Points

Learn number patterns instead of memorizing every number.
Ordinal numbers show position or rank.
Remember all seven days of the week.
Learn all twelve months in order.
British and American date formats are different.
Practice reading dates aloud.
Use numbers correctly in daily conversations.
Revise regularly to improve fluency.

Time in English

What is Time?

English

Time helps us organize our daily activities. It tells us when something happens. Therefore, learning how to tell the time correctly is an important part of spoken English.

Moreover, we use time while talking about school, office, meetings, travel, exams, and appointments. As a result, knowing time expressions makes your communication more natural and confident.

हिन्दी

समय (Time) हमारे दैनिक जीवन का एक महत्वपूर्ण भाग है। इसकी सहायता से हम जानते हैं कि कोई कार्य कब होता है। इसलिए, अंग्रेज़ी में समय बताना सीखना बहुत आवश्यक है।

Parts of a Clock

Part	हिन्दी
Clock	घड़ी
Hour Hand	घंटे की सुई
Minute Hand	मिनट की सुई
Second Hand	सेकंड की सुई
Hour	घंटा
Minute	मिनट
Second	सेकंड

AM and PM

What is AM?

AM (Ante Meridiem) means before noon.

Time from 12:00 midnight to 11:59 morning is called AM.

Examples

6:00 AM
8:30 AM
11:45 AM

हिन्दी

AM का अर्थ है दोपहर से पहले का समय।

What is PM?

PM (Post Meridiem) means after noon.

Time from 12:00 noon to 11:59 night is called PM.

Examples

1:00 PM
5:30 PM
9:45 PM

हिन्दी

PM का अर्थ है दोपहर के बाद का समय।

O’Clock

When the minute hand is at 12, we use O’Clock.

Examples

Time	English
1:00	One o’clock
2:00	Two o’clock
5:00	Five o’clock
8:00	Eight o’clock
10:00	Ten o’clock

Quarter Past

When the minute hand shows 15 minutes, we say Quarter Past.

Examples

Time	English
2:15	Quarter past two
5:15	Quarter past five
9:15	Quarter past nine

Half Past

When the minute hand shows 30 minutes, we say Half Past.

Examples

Time	English
3:30	Half past three
6:30	Half past six
11:30	Half past eleven

Quarter To

When 15 minutes are left before the next hour, we say Quarter To.

Examples

Time	English
3:45	Quarter to four
6:45	Quarter to seven
10:45	Quarter to eleven

Common Time Expressions

English	हिन्दी
What time is it?	क्या समय हुआ है?
It’s one o’clock.	एक बजा है।
It’s half past five.	साढ़े पाँच बजे हैं।
It’s quarter past eight.	सवा आठ बजे हैं।
It’s quarter to ten.	पौने दस बजे हैं।
It’s almost time.	लगभग समय हो गया है।
Right on time.	बिल्कुल समय पर।
I’m late.	मैं देर से आया हूँ।
Hurry up.	जल्दी करो।
Take your time.	आराम से करो।

Daily Conversation Using Time

Conversation 1

A: What time is it?

B: It’s eight o’clock.

A: Thank you.

B: You’re welcome.

हिन्दी

A: कितना समय हुआ है?

B: आठ बजे हैं।

A: धन्यवाद।

B: आपका स्वागत है।

Conversation 2

A: When does your class start?

B: My class starts at 9:00 AM.

A: And when does it finish?

B: It finishes at 3:30 PM.

हिन्दी

A: आपकी कक्षा कब शुरू होती है?

B: मेरी कक्षा सुबह 9 बजे शुरू होती है।

A: और कब समाप्त होती है?

B: दोपहर 3:30 बजे।

Speaking Practice

Read these sentences aloud every day.

My school starts at eight o’clock.
Usually, I wake up at six in the morning.
After breakfast, I leave for school.
Our English class begins at nine o’clock.
During the afternoon, I complete my homework.
In the evening, I play with my friends.
Before bedtime, I revise my lessons.
Every day, I try to be on time.
Good time management helps me succeed.
Finally, I sleep at ten o’clock.

Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct answer.

2:15 is ______ past two. (Half / Quarter)
5:30 is ______ past five. (Half / Quarter)
AM means before ______. (Noon / Night)
PM means after ______. (Noon / Morning)
8:00 is eight ______. (Clock / O’clock)
9:45 is quarter ______ ten. (Past / To)
A day has ______ hours. (24 / 12)
There are ______ minutes in one hour. (60 / 30)
There are ______ seconds in one minute. (60 / 100)
A week has ______ days. (7 / 8)

Answers

Quarter
Half
Noon
Noon
O’clock
To
24
60
60
7

Match the Following

Column A	Column B
One o’clock	1:00
Quarter past four	4:15
Half past six	6:30
Quarter to nine	8:45
Midnight	12:00 AM
Noon	12:00 PM
Monday	First working day
Sunday	Holiday
January	First month
December	Last month

Correct Answers

Column A	Correct Match
One o’clock	1:00
Quarter past four	4:15
Half past six	6:30
Quarter to nine	8:45
Midnight	12:00 AM
Noon	12:00 PM
Monday	First working day
Sunday	Holiday
January	First month
December	Last month

Question and Answers

Q1. What is AM?

Answer: AM stands for Ante Meridiem, which means before noon.

हिन्दी: AM का अर्थ दोपहर से पहले का समय होता है।

Q2. What is PM?

Answer: PM stands for Post Meridiem, which means after noon.

हिन्दी: PM का अर्थ दोपहर के बाद का समय होता है।

Q3. How many hours are there in a day?

Answer: There are 24 hours in a day.

हिन्दी: एक दिन में 24 घंटे होते हैं।

Q4. What does “Quarter Past” mean?

Answer: It means 15 minutes after the hour.

हिन्दी: इसका अर्थ है घंटे के 15 मिनट बाद।

Q5. What does “Half Past” mean?

Answer: It means 30 minutes after the hour.

हिन्दी: इसका अर्थ है घंटे के 30 मिनट बाद।

HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)

1. Why is punctuality important in daily life?

Answer: Punctuality helps us complete tasks on time, builds trust, improves discipline, and creates a positive impression.

2. Imagine you have an interview at 10:00 AM. What should you do?

Sample Answer: I should arrive at least 15–20 minutes early, carry all necessary documents, and greet the interviewer politely.

3. Why should students learn to tell time in English?

Answer: It helps them understand schedules, exams, classes, and communicate confidently in English.

4. Explain the difference between AM and PM with one example each.

Sample Answer: 7:00 AM is in the morning, while 7:00 PM is in the evening.

5. How does time management help you achieve success?

Answer: Good time management improves productivity, reduces stress, and helps achieve goals efficiently.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which number comes after 29?

A. Twenty-eight

B. Thirty

C. Thirty-one

D. Twenty-nine

✅ Answer: B

2. Which is the correct spelling?

A. Fourty

B. Forty

C. Fortie

D. Fourtee

✅ Answer: B

3. Which is an ordinal number?

A. Three

B. Thirty

C. Third

D. Thirteen

✅ Answer: C

4. Which day comes after Monday?

A. Sunday

B. Wednesday

C. Tuesday

D. Friday

✅ Answer: C

5. Which is the first month of the year?

A. March

B. January

C. February

D. April

✅ Answer: B

6. Which month has Christmas?

A. November

B. December

C. October

D. January

✅ Answer: B

7. AM means—

A. After Midnight

B. Before Noon

C. After Noon

D. Morning Time

✅ Answer: B

8. PM means—

A. Before Noon

B. After Noon

C. Morning

D. Midnight

✅ Answer: B

9. 6:00 is—

A. Six O’clock

B. Half Past Six

C. Quarter Past Six

D. Quarter To Six

✅ Answer: A

10. 7:15 is—

A. Half Past Seven

B. Quarter To Seven

C. Quarter Past Seven

D. Seven O’clock

✅ Answer: C

11. 8:30 means—

A. Quarter Past Eight

B. Half Past Eight

C. Quarter To Eight

D. Eight O’clock

✅ Answer: B

12. 9:45 means—

A. Quarter Past Nine

B. Half Past Nine

C. Quarter To Ten

D. Ten O’clock

✅ Answer: C

13. A week has—

A. 5 days

B. 6 days

C. 7 days

D. 8 days

✅ Answer: C

14. A year has—

A. 10 months

B. 11 months

C. 12 months

D. 13 months

✅ Answer: C

15. There are ______ hours in a day.

A. 12

B. 18

C. 24

D. 48

✅ Answer: C

16. Which comes before Friday?

A. Wednesday

B. Thursday

C. Saturday

D. Monday

✅ Answer: B

17. Which is the last month?

A. November

B. October

C. December

D. January

✅ Answer: C

18. Independence Day in India is celebrated on—

A. 26 January

B. 15 August

C. 2 October

D. 14 November

✅ Answer: B

19. One Hundred means—

A. 10

B. 100

C. 1000

D. 10000

✅ Answer: B

20. First is—

A. Cardinal Number

B. Ordinal Number

C. Decimal Number

D. Fraction

✅ Answer: B

21. Which expression means “लगभग समय हो गया”?

A. Hurry up

B. Right on time

C. It’s almost time

D. Take care

✅ Answer: C

22. Which month comes after June?

A. August

B. July

C. May

D. September

✅ Answer: B

23. Which day comes before Sunday?

A. Friday

B. Saturday

C. Monday

D. Thursday

✅ Answer: B

24. Which sentence is correct?

A. Today is Monday.

B. Monday today is.

C. Is today Monday.

D. Today Monday.

✅ Answer: A

25. What time is 12:00 PM?

A. Midnight

B. Noon

C. Morning

D. Evening

✅ Answer: B

26. What time is 12:00 AM?

A. Noon

B. Midnight

C. Evening

D. Afternoon

✅ Answer: B

27. Which number comes before Fifty?

A. Forty-eight

B. Forty-nine

C. Fifty-one

D. Forty

✅ Answer: B

28. Which is correct?

A. Twenty one

B. Twenty-one

C. Twentyone

D. Twenty_one

✅ Answer: B

29. Which expression asks for the time?

A. Where are you?

B. What time is it?

C. What’s your name?

D. How old are you?

✅ Answer: B

30. The best way to learn numbers and time is—

A. Daily Practice

B. Memorizing Only

C. Avoid Speaking

D. Never Revising

✅ Answer: A

Test Your Score

Score	Performance
27–30	🌟 Excellent
22–26	🏆 Very Good
17–21	👍 Good
12–16	📘 Average
0–11	📖 Keep Practicing

Key Points Revision ( Numbers, Dates and Time )

Numbers are essential for everyday communication.
Cardinal numbers show quantity.
Ordinal numbers show order or position.
Learn the correct spelling of English numbers.
Remember all seven days of the week.
Memorize the twelve months in sequence.
Understand the difference between AM and PM.
Practice telling the time using O’clock, Quarter Past, Half Past, and Quarter To.
Read calendars and clocks in English every day.
Consistent practice improves fluency and confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What are Cardinal Numbers?

Answer: Cardinal Numbers tell us the quantity or count of something, such as One, Two, Three.

हिन्दी: Cardinal Numbers किसी वस्तु की संख्या बताते हैं।

Q2. What are Ordinal Numbers?

Answer: Ordinal Numbers tell us the position or order, such as First, Second, Third.

हिन्दी: Ordinal Numbers क्रम या स्थान बताते हैं।

Q3. What is the difference between AM and PM?

Answer: AM refers to the time before noon, while PM refers to the time after noon.

हिन्दी: AM दोपहर से पहले और PM दोपहर के बाद का समय दर्शाता है।

Q4. Why should we learn dates and time in English?

Answer: Learning dates and time helps us communicate effectively, understand schedules, attend meetings, and manage daily activities confidently.

हिन्दी: Dates और Time सीखने से हम समय-सारणी समझने, मीटिंग में समय पर पहुँचने और दैनिक कार्यों का बेहतर प्रबंधन कर पाते हैं।

Q5. How can I improve my ability to read numbers and tell the time?

Answer: Practice reading clocks, calendars, timetables, and number charts every day. Regular speaking practice will also improve your confidence.

हिन्दी: रोज़ घड़ी, कैलेंडर और संख्या तालिकाओं का अभ्यास करें तथा अंग्रेज़ी में समय बोलने की आदत डालें।

English Conclusion

Learning Numbers, Dates and Time in English is a fundamental step toward improving your spoken English. Moreover, these topics are used in almost every real-life situation, including classrooms, workplaces, interviews, shopping, travel, and daily conversations.

Furthermore, regular practice with numbers, dates, days, months, and time expressions will improve both your fluency and confidence. Instead of memorizing everything at once, practice a little every day and apply what you learn in real conversations.

Finally, remember that success in spoken English comes through consistency, patience, and daily practice. Therefore, keep reading, keep speaking, and keep challenging yourself with new exercises. With continuous effort, you will communicate naturally and confidently in English.

Learn Every Day • Practice Every Day • Speak with Confidence

हिन्दी निष्कर्ष

Numbers, Dates और Time अंग्रेज़ी सीखने की बुनियादी और सबसे महत्वपूर्ण विषयों में से हैं। इनका सही ज्ञान आपको स्कूल, प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं, इंटरव्यू, यात्रा और दैनिक जीवन की बातचीत में अधिक आत्मविश्वास के साथ अंग्रेज़ी बोलने में मदद करता है।

रोज़ कुछ मिनट संख्या पढ़ने, तारीख़ लिखने और समय बताने का अभ्यास करें। धीरे-धीरे आपकी शब्दावली, उच्चारण और बोलने का आत्मविश्वास बढ़ेगा। याद रखें, नियमित अभ्यास ही सफलता की कुंजी है।