A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "What time does it close" in Spanish
Ask about closing times for shops, museums, or attractions in Spanish-speaking countries.
¿A qué hora cierra?
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Use this phrase when you need to know the closing time of a place you're visiting. It's perfect for shops, restaurants, museums, or even public parks.
Alternatives
- ¿Hasta qué hora está abierto?This asks 'Until what hour is it open?' and is a common alternative.
- ¿Cuándo cierran?This is a more general 'When do they close?' and might be used if you don't know who 'they' are.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'cierra' with 'cerrar'
Remember to conjugate the verb 'cerrar' (to close) to 'cierra' for the third person singular.
Forgetting the question marks
Spanish questions require an inverted question mark at the beginning of the sentence.
A small cultural note
Closing times can vary significantly by region and day of the week, especially for smaller businesses. Siesta hours might also affect opening and closing times.
Frequently asked
what time does the store close in spanish
You can ask '¿A qué hora cierra la tienda?'. This directly translates to 'At what hour does the store close?'.
how to ask museum closing time spanish
Use '¿A qué hora cierra el museo?'. This is a polite and direct way to inquire about the museum's closing time.
spanish for when does it close today
You can say '¿A qué hora cierra hoy?'. Adding 'hoy' (today) specifies that you're asking about the current day's closing time.
