non-operating hours

[non-ˈä-pə-ˌrā-tiŋ ˈau̇(-ə)rz]
nounpl: non-operating hours
horário de não funcionamento
1. The period of time during which a business, facility, service, or operation is closed or not actively conducting business
The bank's non-operating hours are from 6 PM to 8 AM on weekdays.
O horário de não funcionamento do banco é das 18h às 8h nos dias de semana.
2. Time periods when a machine, system, or equipment is not in active use or production
The factory scheduled maintenance during non-operating hours to avoid disrupting production.
A fábrica agendou manutenção durante o horário de não funcionamento para evitar interrupções na produção.
3. Business hours when staff is not present and services are unavailable
Customer service is not available during non-operating hours.
O atendimento ao cliente não está disponível durante o horário de não funcionamento.
In Brazil, the term 'horário de não funcionamento' is commonly used in commercial, banking, and service industry contexts. Brazilian businesses typically post this information on doors and websites, especially for banks and government offices which have standardized operating hours. In the USA, 'non-operating hours' and 'after-hours' are used interchangeably in business contexts, with 'after-hours' being more colloquial. The phrase is essential in customer service communications and facility management across both cultures.
NYC Slang
after-hours
Synonyms / Sinônimos
closed hoursoff-hoursafter-hoursdowntimebusiness closure timeinactive hours
Antonyms / Antônimos
operating hoursbusiness hoursopen hoursactive hoursservice hours

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
horário de não funcionamento
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
horas de fechamento
Alternative, more colloquial form used in everyday speech
São Paulo
período fora de funcionamento
Commonly used in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
horas de encerramento
European Portuguese preference; slightly more formal than Brazilian variants

Related Words

operating hoursbusiness hoursdowntimeclosurescheduleavailabilityshift workfacility management

Related Idioms & Phrases

after hours
off the clock
closed for business
out of service
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