Doha is open for business

Standard office hours today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday

7h 59m remaining in the business day 11%

Local time in Doha 9:00 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+03:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Private corporate headquarters, international firms, and professional service offices.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Banks Commercial bank branches, Islamic financial institutions, and exchange houses.

7:30 AM - 1:00 PM Open now

Government Ministries, public service centers, municipal offices, and official administrative bodies.

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Open now

Retail Shopping malls, traditional souks, supermarkets, and boutique retail outlets.

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Outside hours

Dining Restaurants, cafes, food courts, and local dining venues across Doha.

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Open now

Local convention

Working week

5 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Weekend

Sat Weekend

Sun Work

Private corporate headquarters, international firms, and professional service offices. Standard Sunday-through-Thursday corporate schedule.

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Local business guidance

Sunday-to-Thursday Workweek

Qatar operates on a Sunday through Thursday workweek across government, financial, and private sectors. Friday is the primary holy day, and together with Saturday forms the official two-day weekend.

Ramadan Working Hours

During the holy month of Ramadan, statutory labor law reduces working hours to 6 hours per day (36 hours per week). Government offices and banks shift to special reduced morning shifts, while retail and dining shift heavily to evening hours post-Iftar.

Friday Midday Pause

Friday congregational prayer (Jummah) takes place around noon. Commercial venues, malls, and restaurants generally remain closed on Friday mornings and open between 13:00 and 14:00.

Government Service Centers

Government ministries and Hukoomi service centers open early around 07:00 and close by 14:00. Many routine municipal, visa, and administrative services are accessible 24/7 through government digital portals.

Shopping Malls vs Traditional Souks

Modern shopping malls in West Bay and Lusail operate continuously from 10:00 to 22:00 or 23:00. Traditional marketplaces like Souq Waqif often observe a split schedule, closing during hot afternoon hours (12:00 to 16:00) and reopening in the cool evening.