Tel Aviv is open for business

Standard office hours today: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM · Monday

8h 26m remaining in the business day 6%

Local time in Tel Aviv 9:03 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+03:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Commercial and tech workplaces operating on the standard Israeli Sunday through Thursday workweek.

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Open now

Banks Retail bank branches and counters serving personal and commercial financial transactions.

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Open now

Government Municipal offices, Ministry of Interior branches, and public service reception desks.

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Open now

Retail High street boutiques, outdoor markets like Shuk HaCarmel, and major shopping complexes.

9:30 AM - 9:30 PM Outside hours

Dining Cafes, eateries, and seaside establishments spanning secular and kosher dining practices.

8:00 AM - 11:59 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 and tech workplaces operating on the standard Israeli Sunday through Thursday workweek. Closed for the weekend prior to Shabbat

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Local business guidance

Sunday Workweek Alignment

In Israel, Sunday is a full official business day. International visitors and businesses should plan meetings, bank visits, and administrative tasks between Sunday and Thursday.

Friday Early Shutdown

Retail stores, open-air markets like Carmel Market, and public transportation wind down early on Friday afternoon between 14:00 and 15:00 ahead of Shabbat.

Saturday Night Reopening

Major indoor shopping malls such as Azrieli Center and Dizengoff Center reopen on Saturday evening approximately one hour after Shabbat ends and stay open until 22:00 or 23:00.

Government Desk Reservations

In-person reception at the Ministry of Interior (Misrad Hapnim) and local tax authorities requires prior digital booking using the central GoVisit platform.

Kosher vs Secular Venues

Kosher-certified establishments close on Friday before sundown and reopen Saturday night. Secular restaurants, beach cafes, and bars in Tel Aviv remain open throughout Friday night and Saturday.