Banks across the country will observe banking hours for public dealing from 9:00AM to 2:00PM during Ramazan 1444 AH.
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said that banks will observe the revised timings during Ramazan starting from March 23, 2023:
The SBP advised banks and microfinance banks to observe the following business (banking) hours for public dealing:
| Days | Business (Banking) Hours for Public Dealing |
| Monday to Thursday | 09:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. (without break) |
| Friday | 08:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. (without break) |
The SBP further stated that during the ensuing month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak 1444 A.H., the following office hours will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan, which will also be followed by all banks / DFIs / MFBs:
| Days | Office Hours |
| Monday to Thursday | 09:00 a.m. to 03:30 p.m. (prayer break 02:00 p.m. to 02:30 p.m.) |
| Friday | 08:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. (without break) |
After the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, the above timings will automatically revert to pre Ramadan timings.
