Offices
Standard private sector, international organizations, and corporate business offices.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Islamabad is open for business
Standard office hours today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Thursday
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Local time in Islamabad
12:11 PM
Thursday, September 17
UTC+05:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Commercial bank branches and central bank facilities across the capital.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Open nowGovernment
Federal ministries, public service desks, and municipal administration offices.
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Open nowRetail
Sector Markaz commercial markets, shopping complexes, and major malls.
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Open nowDining
Cafes, food streets, fine dining establishments, and quick-service outlets.
12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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Standard private sector, international organizations, and corporate business offices. Friday prayer break typically observed between 13:00 and 14:30.
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12:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, Sep 17
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12:00 AM - 7:30 AM your time
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM in Islamabad
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Pakistan
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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.