Islamabad is open for business

Standard office hours today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday

5h 55m remaining in the business day 26%

Local time in Islamabad 11:04 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+05:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Standard private sector, international organizations, and corporate business offices.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Banks Commercial bank branches and central bank facilities across the capital.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Government Federal ministries, public service desks, and municipal administration offices.

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Open now

Retail Sector Markaz commercial markets, shopping complexes, and major malls.

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Open now

Dining Cafes, food streets, fine dining establishments, and quick-service outlets.

12:00 PM - 11:59 PM Outside hours

Local convention

Working week

5 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Work

Sat Weekend

Sun Weekend

Standard private sector, international organizations, and corporate business offices. Friday prayer break typically observed between 13:00 and 14:30.

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Local business guidance

Friday Prayer Pause

On Fridays, many businesses, banks, and retail markets pause or close between 13:00 and 14:30 for Jummah congregational prayers.

Sector Markaz Operating Patterns

Islamabad is laid out in sectors, each centered on a commercial Markaz where shops open around 11:00 AM and remain active until late evening.

Ramadan Timing Changes

During the holy month of Ramadan, government and corporate offices typically adopt early morning schedules, while restaurants shift to Iftar and late-night service.

Banking Operations

State Bank of Pakistan guidelines set commercial bank customer service windows primarily on weekdays, with split Friday schedules and closed weekend branches except for limited designated locations.