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What times do shops and services open in Italy?

Shops and Services

The hours for shops and services vary from region to region. In general, the hours are from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a lunch break from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Monday - Saturday).
Banks are generally open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) and from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Thursday).
Government offices are generally open to the public in the morning from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Monday - Saturday).

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