HomeCommon mistakesUhr-Stunde What is the difference between Uhr and Stunde? Uhr 1. is used when telling the time, indicating a point in time, for example: Es ist jetzt 12 Uhr.2. a watch or clock, for example:Die Uhr ist kaputt. Stunde 1. means a time period of 60 minutes, for example:Sechzig Minuten sind eine Stunde.2. means a school lesson, for example:In der ersten Stunde haben wir Mathe. Test Yourself More Common Mistakes Home Page See words in context to better understand their meaning and use.