Karachi is open for business

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

5h 57m remaining in the business day 25%

Local time in Karachi 11:02 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+05:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Corporate offices, IT firms, and private commercial enterprises across Karachi.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Banks Commercial bank branches, central bank facilities, and financial institutions.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Government Sindh provincial government departments, federal offices, and municipal administrative centers.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Retail Modern shopping malls, traditional bazaars, electronics markets, and retail stores.

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Open now

Dining Restaurants, cafes, food courts, and late-night food streets across the city.

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

Corporate offices, IT firms, and private commercial enterprises across Karachi. Extended Friday prayer and lunch break observed between 13:00 and 14:30.

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Local business guidance

Friday Juma Prayer Pause

Every Friday, offices, government departments, and banks pause routine operations between 13:00 and 14:30 for congregational prayers. Street markets and shopping malls typically open only after 15:00 on Fridays.

Seasonal Ramadan Schedules

During Ramadan, working hours shift across all sectors. Offices and banks operate continuously from 09:00 until 14:00 or 15:00 without lunch breaks. Retail stores and eateries stay open late into the night until Sahoor.

Banking Public Dealing Windows

Commercial bank branches open from 09:00 to 17:00, but public dealing and cash counters close earlier, usually between 13:30 and 15:00. Selected branches in commercial hubs open half-day on Saturdays.

Retail and Bazaar Operating Patterns

Traditional markets in Saddar, Tariq Road, and Hyderi open around 11:00 or 12:00 and close by 22:00. Major shopping malls like Dolmen and LuckyOne operate until 23:00 or midnight. Some street markets close on Sundays.

Government Administrative Timings

Sindh government departments in Karachi operate Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Public counters for passports and identity documents (NADRA) experience high morning demand, making early appointments essential.