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บ่ายสามโมง

Components

บ่าย
สาม
โมง

Pronunciation

bàay sǎam mooŋ

บ่ายสามโมง

bàay sǎam mooŋ

3 p.m.

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  1. 1 3 p.m.、15:00

This is the everyday Thai expression for 3 p.m., or 15:00.

Learning notes

Explanation

บ่ายสามโมง is formed from บ่าย (afternoon), สาม (three), and โมง (a word used in telling daytime hours). In a sentence, it often works like “at 3 p.m.” Thai normally places the time directly after the relevant verb or phrase without a preposition: เจอกันบ่ายสามโมง means “Let’s meet at 3 p.m.” It may also appear as เวลาบ่ายสามโมง, but บ่ายสามโมง alone is usually enough in ordinary conversation.

Usage

It is commonly used to give a specific time for meetings, appointments, classes, and other plans. It can also stand alone as an answer to กี่โมง (“What time?”).

Caution

Do not confuse it with ตีสาม, which means 3 a.m. The word order is fixed; โมงสาม is not the standard way to say 3 p.m.

Differences from similar words

1 3 p.m. synonyms

  • สิบห้านาฬิกา means 15:00 in the 24-hour system and is common in schedules or formal announcements. บ่ายสามโมง refers to the same time but sounds more natural in everyday conversation.

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