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Asking about opening hours in English
Everyday English for asking about opening hours. Key line: “Hey, what time do you open on weekdays?”
Full script
Lin
Hey, what time do you open on weekdays?
Them
We open at nine, Monday through Friday.
Lin
Got it. And what about weekends? I’m always early.
Them
On Saturdays, it's ten, and Sundays we start at eleven.
Lin
Perfect. I’m trying to beat the crowd before my coffee quits.
Them
Then come right at nine—the coffee usually wins by noon.
Lin
Thanks! So weekday mornings are my best bet.
Them
Exactly—and if you're late, blame the alarm, not the hours.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
opening time
✓ What time do you open on weekdays?Ask for weekday opening hours
'weekday' is more natural than 'workday'
weekends?
✓ What about weekends?Ask about weekends too
Common follow-up question
exact time
✓ Come right at nine.Come at exactly 9:00
right at = exactly
best choice
✓ It's my best bet.Use for your safest choice
best bet = most reliable choice
Quick answers
opening time: what to say in English
Say “What time do you open on weekdays?” — ask for weekday opening hours. 'weekday' is more natural than 'workday'.
weekends: what to say in English
Say “What about weekends?” — ask about weekends too. Common follow-up question.
exact time: what to say in English
Say “Come right at nine.” — come at exactly 9:00. right at = exactly.
best choice: what to say in English
Say “It's my best bet.” — use for your safest choice. best bet = most reliable choice.