Time difference Poland
Poland is in the same time zone as France.
Opening hours Poland
To see / To do Poland
Establishments generally have seasonal opening hours. They open and close earlier between October and May. Many open-air sites close entirely in October and only open in spring. Certain public holidays, particularly the week between Christmas, New Year's Eve and Easter, should be avoided.
Enjoying yourself Poland
In Poland, mealtimes don't necessarily differ from those in France. Breakfast is generally eaten between 7 and 10 a.m., lunch between noon and 2 p.m. and dinner between 6 and 9 p.m. Whatever the time of day, you'll always find something to eat, with the various fast-food outlets and grocery stores (including the famous "Zabka") normally closing around 11pm.
The weekly closing day for restaurants in Poland is often Monday or Tuesday. However, this may vary from one establishment to another, as well as according to the geographical area in which you are located. What's more, this rule doesn't usually apply to the major restaurant chains.
Polish restaurants can be very busy during peak hours, so it's advisable to arrive early or reserve a table in advance (especially in popular establishments or upmarket restaurants). If you're not a stickler for time, then you'll find a place after rush hour, where you can enjoy a quiet meal.
Take a break Poland
As prices are always happy, there's no such thing as happy hour in Poland! The busiest days and times are Friday and Saturday evenings, when the most popular bars are often packed. However, it can also be very busy on other days of the week, especially in tourist areas or the liveliest parts of major cities.
(To) please yourself Poland
Store opening hours in Poland vary according to size and location. In general, small boutiques and local stores are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. On Saturdays, these stores generally close earlier, often between 2 and 4 pm. On Sundays, small stores are often closed, although some may open in the morning. As for supermarkets and shopping centers, they are most often open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 10pm. Since 2018, Poland has introduced restrictions on Sunday store openings. Currently, shops can only open on the last Sunday of each month. However, exceptions exist for certain periods, such as Christmas or Easter.
On public holidays, most shops, with the exception of some small grocery stores and service stations, are closed.
The main Polish public holidays are :
new Year's Day (January1), Epiphany (January 6), Easter Monday, Labor Day (May1 ), Constitution Day (May 3), Corpus Christi (the ninth Thursday after Easter), Assumption Day (August 15), All Saints' Day (November1 ), Independence Day (November 11), Christmas (December 25) and St. Stephen's Day (December 26). Ascension Thursday and Whit Monday are not public holidays in Poland.
Get out Poland
Nightclubs are central to Polish nightlife, particularly in big cities like Warsaw, Krakow and Wrocław. Nightclubs generally open around 10pm and stay open until 4 or 5am. However, it's not uncommon to find clubs that extend their opening hours into the wee hours of the morning, especially on Fridays and Saturdays when the crowds are at their peak.
