concept   hour
culture   Middle Eastern countries
statement   Time in Middle Eastern countries is more flexible and less punctual than in Western countries, adjusted for prayer times.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 banking hours Middle Eastern countries Adjusted to accommodate prayer times and may have reduced operating hours during certain days of the week 1
2 hour Middle East The concept of hour is important for timing daily prayers and fasting during Ramadan. 1
3 hour Middle Eastern countries Time is often more flexible and punctuality is not as strictly enforced as in Western countries 1
4 hour Middle Eastern countries Time is more fluid, and punctuality is not as strict as in Western countries. 1
5 hour Middle Eastern countries Day starts at sunset and is divided into 12 hours, making the length of an hour variable throughout the year 1
6 office hours Middle East Starting later, around 10:00 AM, and often extending well into the evening, reflecting a different approach to time management 1