Most street shops in Lisbon open at 9 or 10 o'clock in the morning, and often close at around 7 o'clock in the evening.
Some offices and smaller businesses close for lunch, usually between 1 and 3 o'clock.
The shopping malls open their doors at 10 in the morning, and only close at midnight. On Saturdays, small shops generally open between 9 in the morning and 1 o'clock in the afternoon, and are closed on Sundays.
Most restaurants open between 7 and 8 o'clock in the evening, and stay open until past 11 or midnight.
Lunch times vary, with some opening at around 11 in the morning or 12 in the afternoon and serving until about 3PM. All close for one day during the week, often on Sunday or Monday. Cafés are usually open from 7 in the morning onwards.
As for banks, the opening hours are somewhat shorter than the shops. Usually, banks are open from 8.30am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.
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