Reference
Working Time Rules by Country
Standard working hours, overtime, rest, and annual leave rules by country - a practical reference for teams, not legal advice.
This is a general overview, not legal advice. Rules vary by sector and contract and change over time. Confirm the current rules with the official source and a qualified adviser.
🇦🇺Australia38 h/week🇧🇷Brazil44 h/week🇨🇦Canada40 h/week🇫🇷France35 h/week🇩🇪Germany40 h/week🇮🇳India40 h/week🇮🇹Italy40 h/week🇯🇵Japan40 h/week🇲🇽Mexico48 h/week🇳🇱Netherlands40 h/week🇵🇭Philippines40 h/week🇵🇱Poland40 h/week🇸🇦Saudi Arabia40 h/week🇿🇦South Africa45 h/week🇪🇸Spain40 h/week🇹🇭Thailand48 h/week🇦🇪United Arab Emirates40 h/week🇬🇧United Kingdom40 h/week🇺🇸United States40 h/week
New to the topic? Start with the overview of working time rules in the EU.