Muscat is open for business

Standard office hours today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday

6h 57m remaining in the business day 23%

Local time in Muscat 10:02 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+04:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Commercial offices and private sector businesses across Muscat.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Banks Retail bank branches and primary financial service locations.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Open now

Government Public sector ministries, municipal departments, and civil service offices.

7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Open now

Retail Shopping centers, modern retail outlets, and commercial souqs.

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Open now

Dining Restaurants, cafes, and food courts in the Muscat capital area.

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Open now

Local convention

Working week

5 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Weekend

Sat Weekend

Sun Work

Commercial offices and private sector businesses across Muscat. Standard private sector working day.

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Muscat time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday, Aug 3

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Plan around closures

2026 public holidays · Oman

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A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.

Before you make contact

Local business guidance

Sunday-to-Thursday Workweek

Oman uses a Sunday-to-Thursday official workweek across public and corporate sectors. Friday and Saturday form the weekend rest days.

Ramadan Operating Rules

During Ramadan, standard working hours in government offices and private companies are reduced by law to 6 hours per day.

Friday Prayer Adjustments

Traditional markets like Muttrah Souq pause during Friday afternoon prayers around midday, while large modern malls operate continuously.

Traditional Market Split Hours

Neighborhood street shops and traditional souqs often close for an afternoon siesta from 13:00 to 16:30 before reopening in the evening.

Main Banking Hours

Main bank branches close by early afternoon at 14:00, though electronic banking and specialized mall kiosks operate late.