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Worksheets›Grade 3›Time›Telling time to the minute

Telling Time to the Minute Worksheets

Free printable worksheets with answer keys. Pick a level, preview the questions, then open the sheet to swap or delete any single question.

Grade 3CCSS 3.MD.A.1Answer key includedPDF · Print
Open in generatorStart with an easy sheet

Easy: Minutes 1 to 29

  1. 1.What time is it?123456789101112
  2. 2.What time is it?123456789101112
  3. 3.What time is it?123456789101112
  4. 4.What time is it?123456789101112
  5. 5.What time is it?123456789101112
  6. 6.What time is it?123456789101112
Preview shows 6 of 12 questions. Every sheet is new; open it to change any question.

Worksheet variations

Count the long hand by fives to the last number it has passed, then count on by ones for each small mark. The short hand shows the hour: it is the number it has most recently passed, even when it is very close to the next number.

EasyWhat time is it?123456789101112Minutes 1 to 29MediumWhat time is it?123456789101112Minutes 31 to 59HardWhat time is it?123456789101112Any minute, including just before the hour

How to solve it: a worked example

Write the time shown on each clock.

  1. StartWhat time is it?123456789101112
  2. Count by 5s to 5, then on by 45 + 4 = 9
  3. The hour hand has passed 1010:09
  4. Answer10:09

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Counting every small mark as 5 minutes.
  • At 6:52, reading the hour as 7 because the short hand is almost there.
  • Writing 4:7 instead of 4:07.

Tip: tick “Step-by-step answer key” in the generator to print each step for marking.

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FAQ

How do you read minutes that aren't a multiple of 5?

Count by 5s to the last number the minute hand passed, then count the small marks by 1s. If it is 2 marks past the 7, that's 35 + 2 = 37 minutes.

Why does the hour hand sit between numbers?

It moves slowly all hour long. At 4:45 it is three quarters of the way from 4 to 5, but the hour is still 4 until it reaches 5.

Is every worksheet different?

Yes. Numbers are generated each time, and the answer key is calculated for that sheet. Swap any single question and its answer updates too.

Can I mix telling time to the minute with other skills?

Yes. In the generator, add more skills; each gets its own section on the sheet with its own instructions.

Is it free to print?

Yes. Generating and printing from the browser is free with no sign-up. PDF downloads need a free account.