business hours

Business hours in Beijing are similar to those in most western countries. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; some businesses close for an hour at lunchtime and some also keep limited Saturday hours. Banks follow business hours, and many branches are open at weekends.

Department stores typically open every day, usually from 10am-10pm, but some shops may close an hour earlier. Restaurants tend to open early and close early (11.30am-2pm and 5pm-9.30pm); international restaurants will generally stay open later.