切きり替かえ時とき

also: きりかえどき

Meanings

time to switch over; time to change

Refers to the right moment to change something, such as clothes, equipment, or a course of action. Often used in everyday contexts.

Computing term for the time a system takes to respond to a request or input. Technical use.

切きり替かえ
切り替え is the act of switching or changing, while 切り替え時 specifically refers to the timing or moment for that switch.
タイミング
タイミング is a broader term for timing in general, whereas 切り替え時 is specifically about the right time to switch something.

切り替え時
- きりかえどき
  Standard kanji spelling. The reading きりかえどき is more common than きりかえとき.
- きりかえとき
  Rare reading. きりかえどき is the usual pronunciation.
切り換え時
- きりかえどき
  Alternate kanji spelling using 換 (exchange). Less common but acceptable.
- きりかえとき
  Rare reading with alternate kanji. きりかえどき is the usual pronunciation.
きりかえどき

Compound of 切り替え (switch, change) and 時 (time). The reading どき is a rendaku form of とき.