opening hours

noun

UK /ˈəʊpənɪŋ aʊəz/

US /ˈoʊpənɪŋ aʊərz/

The times when a shop or place is open for people to visit.

The library's opening hours are from nine in the morning to five in the afternoon.

SYNONYMS

business hours trading hours operating hours service hours working hours

RELATED WORDS

schedule timetable closing time store hours business day

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The specific times a business is available to serve customers.

Please check the restaurant's opening hours before you go.

3. The period during which a public building allows visitors inside.

The museum's opening hours change on public holidays.

4. The scheduled times when a service or office is staffed.

The bank's opening hours are posted on the door.