Offices
Commercial and corporate offices operating on standard Swiss workweek schedules.
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Standard office hours today: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM · Thursday
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Local time in Geneva
10:53 AM
Thursday, September 17
UTC+02:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Retail bank branches providing counter services, currency exchanges, and advisory.
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Open nowGovernment
Cantonal and municipal administrative counters serving civic and public requests.
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Open nowRetail
Shops, boutiques, and supermarkets operating under Geneva cantonal retail legislation.
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Open nowDining
Restaurants, cafes, and bistros offering classic lunch and dinner service windows.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Commercial and corporate offices operating on standard Swiss workweek schedules. Standard commercial office hours.
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Best time to call Geneva
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2:30 AM - 11:30 AM
America/New_York
Geneva time
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday, Sep 17
Recommended contact window
2:30 AM - 6:00 AM your time
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM in Geneva
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Switzerland
01 Jan New Year's DayNeujahr Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
14 May Ascension DayAuffahrt Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Aug Swiss National DayBundesfeier Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayWeihnachten 99 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Cantonal Retail Regulations
Retail opening hours in Geneva are strictly regulated by cantonal legislation (LHOM). Most stores close by 19:00 on weekdays, 19:30 on Friday, and 18:00 on Saturday.
Sunday Trading Restrictions
Sunday trading is restricted across Switzerland. Main exceptions exist for major transport hubs like Geneva Cornavin railway station and Geneva Airport, alongside limited referendum-approved Sundays.
Restaurant Meal Service Schedules
Traditional Genevan restaurants observe distinct lunch (11:30 to 14:30) and dinner (18:30 to 22:30) service shifts. Kitchens are generally closed between 14:30 and 18:30.
Public Administration & E-Services
Cantonal and municipal government counters open during weekday business hours. Many administrative requests can be completed online via canton Geneva e-démarches.
Public Holiday Closures
Businesses and public offices close on major Swiss and Genevan public holidays, including New Year, Restoration of the Republic, Good Friday, Swiss National Day, and Jeûne genevois.