Harare is open for business

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

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Local time in Harare 4:56 PM Thursday, September 17 UTC+02:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Private corporate headquarters, legal firms, administrative offices, and professional services.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Banks Commercial bank branches, building societies, foreign exchange bureaus, and microfinance institutions.

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Outside hours

Government National ministries, public service departments, passport offices, and local municipal services.

7:45 AM - 4:45 PM Outside hours

Retail Suburban shopping centers, supermarkets, department stores, and independent shops.

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Open now

Dining Cafes, family restaurants, fast-food outlets, and hotel dining facilities.

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Open now

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Working week

5 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Work

Sat Weekend

Sun Weekend

Private corporate headquarters, legal firms, administrative offices, and professional services. Standard weekday office schedule.

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Harare time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday, Sep 17

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2026 public holidays · Zimbabwe

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A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.

Before you make contact

Local business guidance

Early Closing Bank Branches

Commercial bank branches in Harare close at 15:00 on weekdays and 11:30 on Saturdays. Digital transactions and mobile payment platforms like EcoCash operate continuously.

Civil Service Schedules

Government ministries and public administrative offices maintain strict working hours from 07:45 to 16:45 Monday to Friday. Plan visits early to navigate morning queues.

Suburban Retail Centers

Suburban retail complexes such as Sam Levy's Village in Borrowdale, Avondale, and Fife Avenue Mall offer extended shopping hours and evening supermarket access compared to CBD shops.

Public Holidays & Weekends

Commercial offices, government departments, and bank branches close on official national holidays, though major supermarket chains and suburban restaurants remain open.