avamisaeg

Avamisaeg is a term in Estonian that refers to the time period during which a public facility, business or service is open to customers or visitors. In practice, avamisaeg describes the opening hours, and is commonly used on storefront signs, websites, and maps to inform the public when the establishment is accessible.

It may be presented as daily hours or as a weekly schedule, and often includes seasonal adjustments or holiday exceptions. Typical formats include day names followed by times, e.g., Esmaspäev–Reede 9:00–18:00; Laupäev 10:00–14:00; Pühapäev suletud. Some places may show separate morning and afternoon periods, or vary hours by week.

Related terms include lahtiolekuajad, which is a more common synonym for opening hours, and avamine meaning "opening" as a process. The term avamisaeg can also emphasize the exact moment when a venue opens, such as "Avamisaeg on kl 9:00".

Significance: Accurate avamisaeg helps customers plan visits and reduces confusion. Businesses may update avamisaeg in response to holidays, events, or staff availability, and discrepancies can be reflected on signage and online listings.