Prepositions of Time & Place
Prepositions of time and place tell us when and where something happens. The most common ones are in, on, and at.
Prepositions like in, on, at are small words with a big impact on meaning.
They can show time (at 5, on Monday, in June) and place (at the door, on the table, in the city).
What you will learn
- at vs on vs in for time
- at vs on vs in for place
- Common fixed phrases (at night, in the morning, on the weekend)
Goal
You’ll learn the patterns and get examples that feel natural in everyday English.
Practice tip
Write 5 sentences using this grammar point.
Grammar Rules
In (time)
On (time)
At (time)
In (place)
On (place)
At (place)
Examples
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Prepositions of Time & Place?
- Prepositions of time and place tell us when and where something happens.
- How do you form Prepositions of Time & Place?
- The key rule: Use for months, years, centuries, long periods: in 2024, in July, in the morning.
- What are examples of Prepositions of Time & Place?
- Example: I wake up at 7 a.m.
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