Great one 🙌 because Buenos Aires doesn’t follow the “9 to 5” rhythm many visitors expect. Shops, cafés, and even offices run on a more relaxed porteño schedule with breaks and late evenings.
🛍️ Typical Opening Hours in Buenos Aires #
Shops & Boutiques #
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Mon–Fri: 9:00 or 10:00 → 20:00
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Sat: 9:00/10:00 → 13:00 or 14:00 (many close in the afternoon)
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Sun: Mostly closed, except in shopping malls, tourist areas, and San Telmo Market.
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In traditional neighborhoods, some smaller shops close for a siesta break (13:00–16:00).
Shopping Malls (shoppings) #
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Open daily: 10:00 → 22:00
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Popular ones: Alto Palermo, Abasto, GalerĂas PacĂfico, DOT.
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Many restaurants and food courts stay open later.
Supermarkets #
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Large chains (Carrefour, Disco, Coto, Jumbo): 8:00 → 22:00 daily, some even 24/7.
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Neighborhood minimarkets (chinos): Usually open 9:00 → late evening, 7 days a week.
Restaurants & Cafés #
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Cafés: Often 7:00 → 20:00, some 24/7 in central areas.
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Restaurants:
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Lunch: 12:00 → 15:00
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Dinner: 20:00 → midnight (locals dine late, many kitchens open until 23:00–23:30).
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Trendy spots in Palermo may stay open until 1–2 AM on weekends.
Pharmacies (farmacias) #
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Most open 9:00 → 20:00, Mon–Sat.
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A rotating system ensures 24/7 pharmacies in each neighborhood (look for “farmacia de turno” signs).
âś… Quick Tips #
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If you need essentials on Sundays or late at night, head to:
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Chinese minimarkets (chinos) → almost always open.
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Gas stations → often have 24/7 kiosks.
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Pharmacies de turno → one per neighborhood open round-the-clock.
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Tourist-heavy areas (Palermo, Recoleta, Microcentro) are more flexible with opening hours.
