According to the official notice issued by the ERD External Relations Department, the official Ramadan timings for the year 2019 were announced.
During the ensuing holy month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1440 AH, the following office hours will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan, which will also be followed by all banks, development finance institutions and microfinance banks
| Official Timings | Suggested Public Dealing Timings | |
| Monday-Thursday | 10:00am- 4:00pm | 10:00am- 2:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am- 2:00pm | 10:00am- 1:00pm |
The banks will have a prayer break from 2.00pm-2.15pm whereas, on Friday, the official hours will not include any prayer breaks.
The pre-Ramadan timings will be resumed after the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak is over.
