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what time do you open? vs what time are you open?

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'What time do you open?' is used when asking about the specific time a place or business opens. On the other hand, 'What time are you open?' is used when asking about the operating hours or duration of being open.
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what time do you open?

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about the specific time a place or business opens.

This phrase is used to inquire about the exact time a place or business starts operating. It is commonly used when asking about opening hours.

Examples:

  • What time do you open tomorrow?
  • What time do you open on Sundays?
  • What time do you open for lunch?
  • What time do you open on weekdays?
  • What time do you open on weekends?
  • Jan 15, 2017 ... What time do you open? (or "When do you open?") Then I would give them the time the museum opens: We open at 9 AM. I'm guessing that 5 o ...
  • Jun 14, 2022 ... What time do you open? ... "What time does the office open?" ... "When does the office open?" ... "What time do you/you guys/they/we open?" obviously ...
  • Mar 8, 2019 ... (2) What time do you open on Sundays? One, time, every Sunday We open at eight on Sundays. Which is correct? [QUESTION 2]
  • Jan 19, 2022 ... Like if im in the store how do I ask "what time do you close?" or "what time do you open on weekends?"
  • Feb 12, 2013 ... "What time do you open?" is not the same as "When are you open?" - "What time do you open" is asking the opening hours on a particular day ...
  • What time do you open the store? - 8 am during the week and 10 am on the weekends.¿A qué hora abres la tienda? - 8 am durante la semana y 10 am los fines de ...
  • Mar 23, 2009 ... But we would say What time do you open Saturday to refer to the specific time (e.g. 7:00) when the action (opening) occurs, and What time ...
  • Translate What time do you open tomorrow. See Spanish-English translations with audio pronunciations, examples, and word-by-word explanations.
  • what time do you open barn to boarders? Around The Farm · ceegeetee August 12, 2020, 10:38am #1. Just curious what time in the morning you open your barns to ...
  • Sep 3, 2017 ... Varanda de Burgau, Vila do Bispo: "What time do you open tomorrow morning please?" | Check out answers, plus 122 unbiased reviews and candid ...

Alternatives:

  • When do you open?
  • At what time do you open?
  • What time does your business open?
  • What time does the store open?
  • What time does the restaurant open?

what time are you open?

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about the operating hours or duration of being open.

This phrase is used to inquire about the duration a place or business remains open. It is commonly used when asking about the hours of operation.

Examples:

  • What time are you open until?
  • What time are you open on Fridays?
  • What time are you open for dinner?
  • What time are you open during the week?
  • What time are you open on holidays?
  • Jan 15, 2017 ... If I worked the phone lines at the Egyptian museum, and someone asked me: When are you open? or: What time are you open?
  • Aug 30, 2013 ... In the second phrase "What time are you open?" generally implies that the business is already open and already has an opening schedule. "The ...
  • Dec 24, 2016 ...what time are you open till today?” (same sentence you used but with the “cut deck of cards”) would have been understood easily. However ...
  • Jul 8, 2007 ... "Until what time are you open today?" is correct, but, it's a lot more common to say "What time are you open until?"
  • Mar 8, 2019 ... (3) What time are you open on Sunday? When are you open? - 8 till 4. This is two times, so 'what time?' feels wrong. Again, this ...
  • May 30, 2017 ... Paddy's Lounge, Tenerife: "What time are you open to and what time does the..." | Check out answers, plus 546 unbiased reviews and candid ...
  • What time are you open? The Police Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, including holidays and weekends. You may come to ...
  • What Time Are you Open? The calendar, events and times are posted on our main page before the Haunted House season begins. The 13th Hour Escape Rooms run ...
  • May 8, 2019 ... @hyunered "What time are you open till?" is similar to "When do you close?" "opening till" is incorrect. When are you opening?
  • Nov 18, 2022 ... ','Are you closed on Sunday', 'What time do you close?', 'Until what time are you open?' ...

Alternatives:

  • Until what time are you open?
  • What are your opening hours?
  • What time do you close?
  • When do you close?
  • What time does your business close?

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