Prepositions of Time

It is important to understand how to discuss a specific period, such as days, dates, or time. With prepositions of time, you will be able to communicate time accurately.

Different prepositions are used when discussing time, but some of the more common ones are: “on,” “in,” “at,” “during,” and “for.”

When discussing time of the day, the preposition “at” is used.

Here are some examples:

• He woke up at exactly 6 a.m.
• We will make the announcement at dinnertime.
• I will see you at noon.

With months of the year, such as January, February, March, etc., “in” is used to describe that time. In addition, the preposition “in” can also be used to describe seasons, decades, years, times of the day (morning, evening), and longer periods of time.

• The event will be held in May.
• The next academic session will be in the summer.
• Life was generally better in the 1900s, according to some people.
• The sun shines the brightest in the afternoon.

For days of the week and dates, the preposition “on” should be used.

• I will be in Paris on Monday.
• I will be giving a presentation at the university on November 20th.
• My birthday falls on New Year’s Eve.