Italian Phrase
Che orari hanno?
Meaning
Literally, "What hours do they have?" It is the most common way to ask about the opening or operating hours of a shop, restaurant, museum, or any place that follows a schedule.
When to use
Use this phrase when you arrive at a venue and need to know when it opens or closes, when you’re planning a day trip and want to check the timetable of a museum, or when you’re calling a business to confirm its hours.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cheorarihanno?
Che (interrogative pronoun)
Used to ask "what" about a noun; it does not change with gender or number.
orari (noun, plural)
Means "hours" or "schedules"; the plural form is required because you are asking about more than one time slot.
hanno (verb avere, 3rd person plural)
The verb must agree with the implied plural subject (gli orari).
Question word order
In spoken Italian you can place the interrogative word at the beginning and keep the normal subject‑verb order; no inversion is needed.
🗨In Conversation
Buongiorno, che orari hanno?
Good morning, what hours do you have?
Siamo aperti dalle 9:00 alle 13:00 e dalle 16:00 alle 20:00, dal lunedì al sabato.
We are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
✕Common Mistakes
Che orari ha?
The verb must agree with the plural noun "orari"; use "hanno" (they have) not "ha" (he/she has).
Che orari è?
"È" is singular and does not match the plural subject.
Che orari hanno di apertura?
The preposition "di" is unnecessary; "Che orari hanno?" already conveys the meaning.
↔Alternatives
Quali sono gli orari?
What are the hours?
Che orari hanno di apertura?
What are their opening hours?
A che ora aprono?
At what time do they open?
Cultural Tip
In Italy many shops close for a long lunch break (usually from 13:00 to 16:00) and may close early on Sundays. Tourist attractions often have different summer and winter schedules, so it’s always a good idea to double‑check the hours before you go.