Working hours

Government hours

7:30/8:00am-2:00pm Saturday through Wednesday.

Thursday: 7:30/8:00am-1:00pm.

Business hours

8:00am-1:00pm and 4:00pm-7:00/7:30pm, except Friday evening.

Most businesses are closed on Thursday afternoon.

Some shops in Muscat open in the evening on Friday.

Bank opening hours

8:00am-noon Saturday to Wednesday.

8:00am-11:00am Thursday.

Moneychangers keep roughly the same hours and in addition, are usually open from around 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Some moneychangers may also be open on Friday afternoon from 4:30 or 5:00 for an hour or two.