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🕐 What time is it?

Little stories about Krish and Roxy, cakes in the oven and birthday parties — read what happens, then circle the clock that shows the right time.

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1

Krish loves his dog, Roxy. Every day he can't wait to play fetch with her in the garden.

But Mum has one rule: homework first, then play.

Krish gets home at 3:00. His homework takes 1 hour. As soon as he finishes, he runs out to play with Roxy. What time does Krish start playing?
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Circle the clock (A, B, C or D) that shows the right time.

2

Aria is baking a birthday cake for her best friend. She measures everything carefully.

The cake must bake for exactly 1 hour.

Aria puts the cake in the oven at 2:00. What time will it be ready?
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Circle the clock (A, B, C or D) that shows the right time.

3

Leo has a new book about a brave little robot. He can't put it down!

He reads one chapter before bed, and it takes 30 minutes.

Leo starts reading at 7:00. What time does he finish?
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Circle the clock (A, B, C or D) that shows the right time.

4

It's a bright morning! Zoe wakes to the sun shining through her window.

She sits down for breakfast, which takes 30 minutes.

Zoe starts breakfast at 8:00. What time does she finish?
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Circle the clock (A, B, C or D) that shows the right time.

5

Noah and Mia meet at the park after school to play football together.

They play for 2 hours, then head home for dinner.

They start at 4:00. What time do they stop for dinner?
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Circle the clock (A, B, C or D) that shows the right time.

6

It's Lily's birthday party! Balloons are up, the cake is ready, and friends are arriving.

The party lasts 3 hours of games, cake and fun.

The party begins at 1:00. What time does it end?
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Circle the clock (A, B, C or D) that shows the right time.

7

Aria helps in the garden, planting bright flowers with her grandma.

They water and plant for 1 hour together.

They start gardening at 10:00. What time do they finish?
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Circle the clock (A, B, C or D) that shows the right time.

8

Ravi's favourite cartoon is about to start. He gets his cushion and settles down.

The cartoon is 30 minutes long.

The cartoon starts at 4:00. What time does it finish?
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Circle the clock (A, B, C or D) that shows the right time.

9

After dinner, Krish takes Roxy for a walk around the block. Roxy loves sniffing everything!

The walk takes 30 minutes.

They set off at 6:00. What time do they get back home?
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Circle the clock (A, B, C or D) that shows the right time.

10

Ella has swimming practice at the pool, then a snack with her friends.

The swimming lesson lasts 1 hour.

The lesson starts at 5:00. What time does it end?
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Circle the clock (A, B, C or D) that shows the right time.

11

Finn wakes up early on Saturday, excited for his football match in the park.

He gets ready, which takes 30 minutes.

Finn starts getting ready at 7:00. What time is he ready to go?
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Circle the clock (A, B, C or D) that shows the right time.

12

The cake is baked and smells wonderful! Now it must cool before Aria can add the icing.

It needs to cool for 30 minutes.

The cake comes out at 3:00. What time can Aria add the icing?
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Circle the clock (A, B, C or D) that shows the right time.

Answer key (for grown-ups)

1: A — 4:00. 3:00 plus 1 hour of homework is 4:00 — that's when the play begins.

2: B — 3:00. 2:00 plus 1 hour of baking is 3:00.

3: C — 7:30. 7:00 plus 30 minutes is half past seven — 7:30.

4: D — 8:30. 8:00 plus 30 minutes is 8:30.

5: A — 6:00. 4:00 plus 2 hours is 6:00.

6: B — 4:00. 1:00 plus 3 hours is 4:00.

7: C — 11:00. 10:00 plus 1 hour is 11:00.

8: D — 4:30. 4:00 plus 30 minutes is 4:30.

9: A — 6:30. 6:00 plus 30 minutes is 6:30.

10: B — 6:00. 5:00 plus 1 hour is 6:00.

11: C — 7:30. 7:00 plus 30 minutes is 7:30.

12: D — 3:30. 3:00 plus 30 minutes is 3:30.

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