working hours
noun [ plural ]
ukus HR, WORKPLACE
the amount of time someone spends at work during a day:
Personal use of the internet by office workers is costing British firms 233 million working hours a month.
flexible/extended/reduced working hours
an increase/cut/reduction in working hours If workers accept an increase in working hours with the same pay, they would enjoy higher profits.
COMMERCE
the time during which a business or organization is open:
during/outside working hours Contact your local tax office during working hours with any tax queries.
More and more lawyers are offering legal services outside the traditional working hours, particularly larger firms working in the inner cities.