Business and government offices work an eight-hour day, Monday through Friday. Working hours range between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., but as a general rule, business and government officials can be reached between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Retail outlets are generally open between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., and so late as 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., on Sunday. Groceries may or may not be open 24 hrs.