regular hours

Typical working times

Regular hours are the standard or typical times when something operates or someone works.

A business keeps regular hours if it opens and closes at consistent, predictable times.

An employee working regular hours follows a conventional schedule—typically nine to five on weekdays—as opposed to shifts, overtime, or irregular arrangements: The position offers regular hours and benefits.

The clinic keeps regular hours except on holidays.

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