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Business Hours
Top Tip
Final entry to most museums is generally an hour before the official clos-
ing time. We have cited the closing time in our reviews.
Opening hours vary wildly across businesses and services in İstanbul. See the boxed text
for a general guide.
Opening Hours
business
hours
Post offices & banks 8.30am-noon & 1.30-5.30pm Mon-Fri
Shops
9am-7pm Mon-Sat
Restaurants & cafes
breakfast 7.30-10.30am, lunch noon-2.30pm, dinner 7.30-10pm
Bars
afternoon to early morning
Nightclubs
10pm till late
