Offices
Corporate headquarters, professional service firms, and administrative offices across Newcastle.
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Open nowLive business status
Newcastle is open for business
Standard office hours today: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday
57m remaining in the business day
89%
Local time in Newcastle
4:02 PM
Monday, August 3
AEST · UTC+10:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Retail bank branches, building societies, and credit unions operating in Newcastle.
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Outside hoursGovernment
Newcastle City Council administration offices, Service NSW centers, and public agencies.
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Open nowRetail
Shopping centers, specialty boutiques, and suburban retail hubs around Kotara and Charlestown.
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Open nowDining
Coastal cafes, restaurants, pubs, and eateries along Darby Street and Honeysuckle foreshore.
7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Open nowLocal convention
Working week
Mon
Work
Tue
Work
Wed
Work
Thu
Work
Fri
Work
Sat
Weekend
Sun
Weekend
Corporate headquarters, professional service firms, and administrative offices across Newcastle. Standard commercial office hours
Across time zones
Best time to call Newcastle
Your time
Sun 6:30 PM - Mon 3:00 AM
America/New_York
Newcastle time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, Aug 3
Recommended contact window
Sun 6:30 PM - Mon 3:00 AM your time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM in Newcastle
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Australia
01 Jan New Year's Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Jan Australia Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Apr Good Friday Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Apr Easter Monday Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas Day 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
28 Dec St. Stephen's DayBoxing Day 147 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Thursday Night Trading
Major shopping centers and large retailers stay open until 21:00 on Thursdays, whereas standard weekday trading ends at 17:30.
Coastal Cafe and Dining Culture
Cafes along Darby Street and Honeysuckle open early around 07:00 for breakfast, while dining options extend later Thursday through Saturday.
NSW Public Holiday Rules
NSW law restricts retail trading on key public holidays including Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ANZAC Day morning, and Christmas Day.
Weekend Banking Access
Bank branches operate strictly Monday through Friday. Weekend banking requires self-service ATMs, online platforms, or Australia Post outlets.