Kelloajon

Kelloajon is a Finnish word that translates to "clock time" or "time of day." It refers to the specific hour and minute as indicated by a clock. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation and written Finnish when discussing schedules, appointments, or when asking about or stating the current time. Unlike broader concepts of time, such as "aika" (time in general) or "hetki" (a moment), kelloajon specifically denotes a precise point in the 24-hour cycle.

For instance, if someone asks "Mikä kelloajon on?" they are asking "What time is it?". Similarly, stating "Tapaamme kelloajon 14:30" means "We will meet at 2:30 PM." The concept is fundamental to organizing daily activities and communicating temporal information accurately within the Finnish language. It encompasses both the analog and digital representation of time, focusing on the numerals displayed by a timepiece. The use of kelloajon emphasizes the practical and measurable aspect of time.