Tibet time: Tibet follows the Standard Beijing Time which is 8 hours ahead of GMT. The travelers from Nepal to Tibet find it interesting at the Nepal-China Border that suddenly they have to adjust their watches 2:15 hrs ahead of the Nepal time.

Business Days:
Most government offices in Tibet are closed on Saturdays & Sundays.

Business Hours:
Most shops in Lhasa or open from 9:00 to 18:00 depending on the weather conditions.

Bank:
The Bank of China in Lhasa opens from 10:00 to 18:00. It is better to arrive at the bank in the early hours for any transaction.