A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "See you at eight" in Italian
Learn how to say 'see you at eight' in Italian with this simple, natural phrase perfect for planning your next dinner or meeting in Italy.
Ci vediamo alle otto.
chee ve-DYAH-mo ah-leh OT-tohneutral
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Use this when you have already agreed on a plan and are confirming the time with friends or colleagues. It works perfectly for social meetups at a bar, a restaurant, or a train station.
Alternatives
- A stasera!Use this if you are meeting later the same day.
- Ci vediamo per le otto.Use this if you mean 'around eight' rather than exactly at eight.
- Ci vediamo alle otto in punto.Use this to emphasize that you must be there exactly at eight.
Ways to get it wrong
Forgetting the double consonant
Make sure to pronounce the double 't' in 'otto' by holding the sound for a split second longer than a single 't'.
Using the wrong preposition
Always use 'alle' (a + le) for clock time; never use 'in' or 'a' alone.
A small cultural note
In Italy, social plans are often flexible; if you say 'alle otto,' people might still arrive at 8:15, so use 'in punto' if punctuality is truly required.
Frequently asked
How do I say see you at eight thirty?
You would say 'Ci vediamo alle otto e mezza.' This is the standard way to express half-past the hour.
Do Italians use the 24-hour clock?
Yes, Italians frequently use the 24-hour clock for trains, business hours, and formal appointments. In casual conversation, however, they usually stick to the 12-hour format.
Is it rude to be late in Italy?
It depends on the context, but for social dinners, arriving 10 to 15 minutes late is often considered normal. For professional meetings, you should always aim to be exactly on time.
