bây giờ là mười bảy giờ ba mươi phút
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Meaning · English
It’s 17:30.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tàu đến lúc mười bảy giờ ba mươi.The train arrives at 17:30.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: This 24-hour format is formal or written; everyday speech usually says năm giờ rưỡi chiều. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “bây giờ là mười bảy giờ ba mươi phút” mean?
It’s 17:30.
Is “bây giờ là mười bảy giờ ba mươi phút” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.