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January 30, 2023

How to Change Business Hours on Google & Apple Maps (Step-by-Step Guide)

Keeping your business hours up to date online is crucial for attracting customers and avoiding frustration. Whether you’re adjusting for holidays, seasonal changes, or new operating times, making these updates on Google Maps and Apple Maps ensures your customers always know when you’re open. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you change your business hours on both platforms quickly and easily.
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November 18, 2025
Key takeaways
  • Accurate business hours on Google Maps and Apple Maps are essential for customer trust, positive reviews, and strong local SEO.
  • Updating hours is easy: Both Google Business Profile and Apple Business Connect provide user-friendly dashboards for quick changes.
  • Consistency matters: Ensure your hours are the same across all online platforms, including your website and social media.
  • Use special hours features for holidays and events to avoid customer confusion.
  • Regularly review your listings to catch any unauthorized changes or suggestions from users.
  • Why Accurate Business Hours Matter

    • Customer Trust: Outdated hours can lead to negative reviews and lost business.
    • Local SEO: Search engines prioritize accurate, up-to-date information.
    • Customer Experience: Avoids confusion and ensures customers arrive when you’re open.

    By keeping your hours correct on Google and Apple Maps, you increase the chances customers will choose your business.

    The Easiest Way: Update All Your Profiles with Mobal

    If you want to save time and avoid the hassle of logging into multiple platforms, Mobal offers the simplest solution. With Mobal, you only need one login to update your business hours across Google Maps, Apple Maps, and other major platforms. Just sign in to your Mobal dashboard, make your changes once, and Mobal takes care of the rest—ensuring your hours are consistent everywhere your customers search.

    How to Change Business Hours on Google Maps

    Google Maps uses Google Business Profile (GBP) to display your business information. Here’s how to update your hours:

    Step 1: Log in to Google Business Profile

    • Sign in to the Google account that manages your business listing.
    • Open the Google Apps menu in the upper right corner and click the Business Profile logo.

    Step 2: Select Your Business

    • In the Business Profile dashboard, choose the business you want to update.
    • Google will take you to the search view of that profile.

    Step 3: Edit Your Profile

    • Click Edit profile in the editor panel.
    • Scroll down to Opening hours and expand the section.

    Step 4: Update Your Hours

    • Choose the right option:
      • Open with main hours → enter your standard hours.
      • Open without main hours → shows you’re open but without set times.
      • Temporarily closed → if you’re closed for a short period.
      • Permanently closed → if your business has shut down.
    • Enter or edit your daily hours.

    Step 5: Add Special Hours

    • Use the “Add hours” option for special cases (holiday schedules, kitchen hours, delivery times).

    Step 6: Save Changes

    • Review your edits and click Save.
    • Updates usually appear within minutes to a few hours.

    Frequently asked questions

    Why now?

    Restaurants already trust Mobal to keep their listings accurate across Google and Apple. The website was the one part of their online presence still managed separately, with a different tool and a different login. Now it's part of the same system.

    Why does this matter for my restaurant?

    Every hour your site shows the wrong hours or an old menu is an hour a customer can be misled or turned away. And every evening spent editing a website is an evening away from the kitchen. Restaurant Websites removes both.

    What can I add to my site?

    Customers can buy gift cards directly on the site and book a table through an added widget like TableOnline. An ordering button links out to your provider, such as Wolt. Your location details, menu, hours, and special hours stay in sync with your Google and Apple listings.

    Which languages does it support?

    Choose from eight supported languages (English, Finnish, Swedish, Estonian, Russian, French, Spanish, and German) at launch and add translated versions of your site with a few clicks. More languages on request.

    What if I want a custom design?

    Restaurant Websites gives you a strong base built specifically for restaurants: the pages, layouts, and search foundations designed to help guests find and use your site. You can apply your own branding, colours, images, and pages on top.

    Can I keep my domain if I move from another builder?

    Yes. You hand over your domain and keep it.

    What does it cost?

    €29 per website per month, as an add-on. You can build and preview a site free in the demo before committing.

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