adgangstider

Adgangstider is a Danish term meaning the times during which access is allowed to a place, system, or resource. The word is a compound of adgang (access) and tider (times). It is used in contexts where access is controlled by policies, rules, or technical controls.

In physical contexts, adgangstider define when people may enter a building or area. They may be set by organizational policies or legal requirements, for example a workplace’s access times for employees, or visiting hours in hospitals or institutions. Outside the listed tider, access may be restricted or require special authorization and credentials.

In digital or IT contexts, adgangstider specify when a user account or service is available, or when maintenance work is performed. A system may permit login only during certain hours, or during a scheduled maintenance window. Access windows can be time-bound or linked to events, such as project phases.

Adgangstider are distinct from opening hours (åbningstider): åbningstider describe when a business is open to the public, while adgangstider focus on when access to a resource is permitted, which may or may not align with public hours.

Related terms include adgangstidspunkt (the exact time access begins), adgangsperiode (a period of access), and adgangskontrol (access control).