Updated August 7^th 2026

All About Employee Work Hours in Pakistan

Understand average employee work hours in Pakistan and see how Justworks EOR can make hiring and managing your team abroad easier.

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How an EOR Can Help Streamline HR

In Pakistan, employers must comply with working limits, provide the right overtime compensation, and run payroll on time. Justworks helps support compliant employment practices while simplifying payroll and HR administration, so you can focus on leading your team.

Standard Hours of Work in Pakistan

Working Hour Limits

As per provisions of Shops and Establishment Ordinance, 1969 standard working hours are maximum nine hours a day and 48 hours a week.

The 48-hour weekly limit also applies to shops, commercial establishments, and mines. Reduced working hours must be observed during Ramadan for the country’s manufacturing, commercial, and services industries.

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.

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