Offices
Standard commercial office hours across Kyoto business districts.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Kyoto is open for business
Standard office hours today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Monday
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Local time in Kyoto
3:02 PM
Monday, August 3
UTC+09:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Teller window operating hours for local and major Japanese banks.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Outside hoursGovernment
Public administrative facilities including Kyoto City Hall and ward offices.
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Open nowRetail
Operating windows for department stores, shopping arcades, and boutiques.
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Open nowDining
Lunch and dinner service hours for local eateries, cafes, and izakayas.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Outside hoursLocal convention
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Standard commercial office hours across Kyoto business districts. Standard weekday commercial office hours.
Across time zones
Best time to call Kyoto
Your time
Sun 8:00 PM - Mon 5:00 AM
America/New_York
Kyoto time
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday, Aug 3
Recommended contact window
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM your time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in Kyoto
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Japan
01 Jan New Year's Day元日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Jan Coming of Age Day成人の日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
11 Feb Foundation Day建国記念の日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
23 Feb The Emperor's Birthday天皇誕生日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
20 Mar Vernal Equinox Day春分の日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
29 Apr Shōwa Day昭和の日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
04 May Greenery Dayみどりの日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
05 May Children's Dayこどもの日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 May Constitution Memorial Day憲法記念日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
20 Jul Marine Day海の日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
11 Aug Mountain Day山の日 8 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
21 Sep Respect for the Aged Day敬老の日 49 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
23 Sep Autumnal Equinox Day秋分の日 51 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Oct Sports Dayスポーツの日 70 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Nov Culture Day文化の日 92 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
23 Nov Labour Thanksgiving Day勤労感謝の日 112 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Split Dining Hours
Many Kyoto restaurants close between 14:30 and 17:00 for mid-day kitchen breaks before evening service.
Financial Window Hours
Physical bank teller counters strictly close at 15:00 on weekdays, though standalone ATMs often operate until late evening.
Year-End Closures
Government administrative offices, banks, and many private businesses shut down from December 29 through January 3 for the New Year season.
Retail and Market Timing
Department stores in Kawaramachi and Kyoto Station open daily at 10:00, while traditional markets like Nishiki operate roughly 10:00 to 18:00.