Business Hours in Austria
Business hours in Austria are very generous, like the business hours of most other European countries.
In Austria throughout the year, except during holidays, the business hours for Austrian offices are generally Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. With business hours like that, you better believe that it’s a long day for Austrian workers.
Throughout the year in Austria, business hours for Austrian banks are generally Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm.
Small banks in Austria have slightly different business hours, and close in the middle of the day from 12:30 to 1pm.
Most banks in Austria have different business hours on Thursday and close at 5:30PM
Shops in Austria also have slightly different business hours.
Expect business hours in Austrian shops and department stores to be Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm.
Business hours for supermarkets in Austria are much more generous, and generally stay open longer than the above establishments.
Due to these stretched business hours, you can still purchase food and other goods on Sundays and later at night in Austria.
Aside from shops, banks, and post offices, Austria does have a very generous night life.
The real difference between the business hours in Western Europe, and the business hours in the United States is that you’ll find less 24-hour establishments, and it’s more difficult to obtain some goods and services on the weekends.
However, once you get used to the new hours and plan ahead, you won’t be bothered by them at all.