In general
| BANKS |
Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 2 pm |
| OFFICES |
Monday to Friday 9 am - 6 or 7 pm |
| RESTAURANTS |
Lunch: 1:30 or 2 pm - 4 pm Dinner: 9 pm - 11:30 or 12 pm |
| STORES |
Monday to Saturday 9:30 or 10 am - 8 pm |
Skeleton staff in August
Many offices and stores employ a smaller staff in August. Getting things done may be more troublesome and time consuming.
Siesta time between 2 pm and 4:30 pm
Smaller stores often close for siesta in mid-afternoon. Their business hours generally run from 9:30 am to 2 pm and from 4:30 pm to 8 pm.