Natural Chinese > courses > Language Points and Exercise > When/什么时候 vs What time/什么时间

When/什么时候:just to expect a time,  specific  time or not specific, both are ok.

eg. A:你什么时候去上班?

       B :我八点去上班, 你呢?

       A:我吃完饭就去上班(right after I finished my breakfast)

 

 

What time/什么时间=几点:ask to expect an exact time.

eg. A:你什么时间去上班?=你几点去上班?

      B:我八点去上班。