opening hours

noun

chiefly British
: the time during which a business or organization is open for customers or visitors
The store's opening hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Customers should check Jala’s social media pages for soft opening hours and details on the grand opening. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 Gemini can call a business to request quotes, check opening hours, or confirm whether a product is available. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 The next thing to be mindful of is the country’s schedule, from the timetables for ferries to the opening hours of restaurants, tourist and archaeological sites, and even whole islands. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Adjustments were made at major tourist attractions, with evening opening hours extended at landmarks like Rome's Colosseum and Pantheon. — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opening hours

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“Opening hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20hours. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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