Offices
Standard business operations for private firms, international corporations, and administrative headquarters in Baku.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Standard office hours today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Thursday
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Local time in Baku
12:55 PM
Thursday, September 17
UTC+04:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Branch operating hours, cash transaction desks, and foreign exchange facilities across major banking networks.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Open nowGovernment
State ministries, municipal offices, and multi-service administrative centers such as ASAN Xidmət.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Open nowRetail
Shopping complexes, high-street fashion boutiques, electronics stores, and local markets.
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Open nowDining
Traditional Azerbaijani restaurants, tea houses (çayxana), modern cafes, and late-night dining establishments.
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Standard business operations for private firms, international corporations, and administrative headquarters in Baku. Standard 8-hour workday with a 1-hour lunch break.
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1:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Baku time
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, Sep 17
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Baku
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2026 public holidays · Azerbaijan
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Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Standard Workweek
Baku follows a standard five-day workweek from Monday through Friday. Commercial offices typically work 09:00 to 18:00 with a one-hour lunch break.
Government & ASAN Xidmət
Standard government administrative offices operate Monday to Friday. However, ASAN Xidmət public service centers remain open seven days a week for citizen services.
Banking Services
Main bank branches run Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 17:00 or 18:00. Major banks open designated central branches on Saturday mornings until 14:00.
Retail & Malls
Shopping centers like Port Baku Mall and Ganjlik Mall operate daily from 10:00 to 22:00 without weekend breaks. Standalone boutiques follow similar schedules.
Holidays & Novruz
Azerbaijan observes major public holidays, most notably Novruz Bayramı in late March, during which banks and offices close for several consecutive days.