Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem 9:00 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+03:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Corporate and professional offices operating on the standard Sunday through Thursday Israeli workweek.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Banks Retail bank branches offering morning counter hours and selective split afternoon sessions.

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Open now

Government Municipal and national ministry offices handling public reception primarily by appointment.

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Open now

Retail Shops, commercial centers, and markets with early Friday closures and post-Shabbat Saturday evening reopening.

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Open now

Dining Cafes and restaurants operating standard weekday hours with early Shabbat closures and late Saturday night service.

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Outside hours

Local convention

Working week

5 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Weekend

Sat Weekend

Sun Work

Corporate and professional offices operating on the standard Sunday through Thursday Israeli workweek. Standard corporate office workday.

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Local business guidance

Sunday to Thursday Workweek

Jerusalem follows Israel's standard Sunday through Thursday workweek. Sunday is a regular full business day, while Friday is a short day preceding Shabbat and Saturday is the main day of rest.

Shabbat Closures and Evening Reopening

Public institutions, banks, public transport, and Jewish-owned shops close early Friday afternoon and stay closed through Saturday daytime. Many retail stores and restaurants reopen Saturday evening after nightfall.

Neighborhood and Religious Variations

Hours vary between Jewish West Jerusalem and East Jerusalem or the Old City's Arab Quarter, where many shops and markets operate on Friday and Saturday.

Appointment Portals for Municipal Services

Government ministries and municipal service counters in Jerusalem strongly encourage or require advance digital appointments via national booking platforms like MyVisit.