Ramadan 2025 Opening Hours & Timings in Qatar: Your Complete Guide

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As Ramadan 2025 approaches, Qatar’s public and private sector services are adjusting their hours to reflect the holy month. From government offices to healthcare services, shopping malls, and even transportation, Qatar has tailored timings to accommodate fasting hours. This guide covers everything you need to know about Ramadan 2025 opening hours and timings in Qatar.

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Doha Metro & Lusail Tram Timings

Getting around during Ramadan is made easy with the following revised timings for Doha Metro and Lusail Tram:

Doha Metro:
- Saturday to Thursday: 5:30 am – 1:30 am
- Friday: 9:30 am – 1:30 am
Lusail Tram:
- Saturday to Thursday: 5:30 am – 2 am
- Friday: 2:30 pm – 2 am

Government Services & Offices

Government offices and services in Qatar operate on a modified schedule during Ramadan. Here are the adjusted timings for key services:

Ministry of Interior:
- General Directorate of Passports & Nationality and Travel Documents: 8 am till 1 pm
- Nationality and Travel Documents Department: 8 am to 1 pm
- General Directorate of Traffic -Technical Inspection Sections: 8 am to 5 pm
- Driver Licensing Sections at Driving Schools: 6 am to 11 am
- Number Plate Manufacturing: 8 am to 1 pm
- Traffic Investigation: 24 hours a day
- Criminal Evidence and Information Department: 8 am to 1 pm
- Security-related departments working on a (shift) system: 24 hours a day
Public Prosecution:
- Public Services Building:
  - Sunday – Thursday: 9 am to 12 pm; 9 pm to 1 am
  - Friday – Saturday: 9 pm to 1 am
- Hamad International Airport (Prosecution for executing judgments and checks): 24 hours
- Residence Affairs Prosecution: Sunday – Thursday: 9 am to 12 pm; 9 pm to 1 am

Ministry of Public Health:
- Medical Commission Department: 9 am until 5 pm
- Birth registration offices in government and private hospitals: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
- Birth registration office at the Women’s Wellness and Research Center: 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
- Births and Deaths Committee at the Ministry of Public Health: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
- Death Registration Unit at the Humanitarian Service Office: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Government Healthcare

Healthcare services in Qatar remain accessible with adjusted timings for important services. Here’s a breakdown of the schedule:

National Healthcare Helpline (16000): Available 24/7
HMC Nesma’ak Customer Service (16060): Available 24/7
Outpatient Department Clinics: Sunday to Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm
HMC Urgent Consultation Service: Sunday – Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm
Mental Health Helpline: Saturday to Thursday from 8 am to 6 pm
HMC Pharmacy Medication Delivery: Sunday to Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm
Qatar National Blood Donor Centre:
- Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 1 pm and 6 pm to 12 am
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 6 pm to 12 am
HMC Clinic at Sealine:
- Thursday and Friday: 2 pm to 2 am
- Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm
Clinical Imaging Call Centre:
- Sunday to Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm
- Saturday: 8 am to 2 pm
Therapeutic Dietetics and Nutrition Services: Sunday to Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm

Private Hospitals & Clinics

Private healthcare providers also modify their hours during Ramadan. Here’s a quick overview:

Doha Clinic Hospital:
- Saturday to Thursday: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, 7:30 pm to 1:30 am
- Fridays: 9 pm to 12 am
- Emergency: 24/7
West Bay Medicare:
- Saturday to Thursday: 8 am to 4 pm, 8 pm to 12 am
- Friday: Closed
Al Safa Medical Polyclinic:
- Saturday to Thursday: 8 am to 11 pm
- Friday: Closed

Banking Hours

Banks in Qatar adjust their schedules for Ramadan 2025. Qatar Islamic Bank, for example, operates with the following timings:

Mall branches:
- Morning shift: 10 am – 2:30 pm
- Evening shift: 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Regular branches: 9 am – 2 pm
Service Centers:
- WPS Center & Fanar: 9 am – 2 pm
- C-Ring Service Center: 9 am – 2 pm, 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
- WPS Cards Center Collection: 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Fahes Inspection Stations

Fahes vehicle inspection stations operate during Ramadan with modified hours:

Al Mazrouaah (Saturday – Thursday): 8 am – 5 pm, closing at 4:30 pm
Wadi Al Banat/Mesaimeer (Sunday – Thursday): 8 am – 5 pm, closing at 4:30 pm
Al Wakra/Al Wukair/Industrial Area (Sunday – Thursday):
- Morning: 8 am – 5 pm, closing at 4:30 pm
- Evening: 8 pm – 11 pm, closing at 10:30 pm
Mobile 2 – Madinat Al Shamal (Wednesdays & Thursdays only):
- Morning: 7 am – 12 pm, closing at 11:45 am
- Evening: 8 pm – 11 pm, closing at 10:30 pm

Qatar Museums

If you’re in the mood to explore Qatar’s rich history, the opening hours for Qatar Museums are as follows:

Saturday to Thursday: 9 am to 2 pm and 8 pm to 12 am
Friday: 8 pm to 12 am
National Museum of Qatar and 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum are closed on Tuesdays.
Museum of Islamic Art is closed on Wednesdays.
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art is closed on Mondays.

Souqs, Shopping Malls & Independent Stores

Whether you’re shopping for iftar or just enjoying the Ramadan atmosphere, here are the revised timings for the popular malls and souqs:

Torba Market: Fridays & Saturdays from 7 pm – 1 am
Doha Festival City:
- First Half of Ramadan: Saturday to Thursday: 10 am – 3 pm, 7 pm – 12 am | Friday: 1 pm – 12 am
- Second Half of Ramadan: Saturday to Thursday: 10 am – 12 am, some stores extend to 1 am
Landmark Shopping Mall:
- First Half of Ramadan: Saturday to Thursday: 10 am – 3 pm, 7:30 pm – 12 am | Friday: 1 pm – 12 am
- Second Half of Ramadan: Saturday to Thursday: 10 am – 12 am
Mall of Qatar:
- First Half of Ramadan: Saturday to Thursday: 10 am – 4 pm, 7:30 pm – 12 am | Friday: 1 pm – 12 am
- Second Half of Ramadan: Saturday to Thursday: 10 am – 12 am, some stores extend to 1 am
Tawar Mall:
- First Half of Ramadan: Saturday to Thursday: 10 am to 3 pm and 7 pm to 12 am
- Second Half of Ramadan: Saturday to Thursday: 10 am to 12 am, some stores extend to 2 am
Gulf Mall:
- First Half of Ramadan: Saturday to Thursday: 10 am to 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm to 12 am | Friday: 1 pm till 1 am
- Second Half of Ramadan: Saturday to Thursday: 10 am to 12 am, some stores extend to 1 am
Hyatt Plaza:
- First Half of Ramadan: Saturday to Thursday: 10 am to 3 pm, 7:30 pm to 12 am | Friday: 2 pm – 12 am
- Second Half of Ramadan: Saturday to Thursday: 10 am to 12 am, some stores extend to 1 am

Supermarkets & Hypermarkets

For all your iftar and suhoor shopping needs, here are the timings for Carrefour:

Saturday – Thursday: 9 am – 12 am
Friday: 9 am – 11:30 am; 12:30 pm – 12 am

Veterinary Clinics

If your pets need care, veterinary clinics in Qatar also operate on adjusted hours:

Parkview Pet Center: Daily, 9 am – 9 pm
Dragon Animal Care Center: Saturday – Friday: 9 am – 3 pm, 8 pm – 2 am
Royal Veterinary Center: Saturday – Thursday: 9:30 am – 4 pm, 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm | Fridays: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Canadian Vet Hospital: Open 24/7

With Ramadan 2025 fast approaching, it’s important to stay updated on the adjusted timings of various services around Qatar. Whether you need to travel, shop, visit the doctor, or catch a late-night meal, this guide to Ramadan 2025 opening hours in Qatar has you covered.

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