Office working hours

• The usual hours of offices which are open to the public are from 09.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 18.00.
• It is usual to ring for an appointment to ensure that you receive attention.

Bank opening hours

• Banks are open Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 14.00. The banks tend to be very full between 12.00 and 14.00, so you are recommended to go earlier in the morning if you need to go to the bank.

Opening hours of exchange offices

• Exchange offices are usually open Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 14.00 and from 15.00 to 18.00. Never change dollars in the street, always go to a proper exchange office for safety.

Shop opening hours

• Shops of all sizes are usually open from 10.00 to 20.00. Most are open all day although some close for lunch from 13.00 to 15.00 or from 14.00 to 16.00.

• See the time now in mainland Chile and in the islands