business hours

Most offices in Berlin are open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 6pm, with an hour's lunch break. In the east, some offices still follow the old communist schedule of 7/8am to 4/5pm.

Shops are open Monday to Friday, from 9am or 10am to 8pm. Most close at 8pm on Saturdays. Shops are legally required to close on Sundays, but there are exceptions during the holiday season and for city-wide events.

Banking hours: Mon & Wed 9am-3pm, Tues & Thurs 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-1pm.