Updated September 9th 2024

All About Employee Work Hours in India

Understand average employee work hours in India, and see how Justworks EOR can make hiring and managing your team abroad easier.

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If you're curious about standard working hours and work culture in India, you've come to the right place. Through our EOR, Justworks offers the tools and assistance to navigate global hiring without the hassle of local entity setup. Streamline your global hiring and HR management with Justworks.

Standard Hours of Work in India

Working Hour Limits

The maximum work hours and standard workweeks vary state-by-state in India. In general, a standard workweek is five to six days and up to 48 hours per week.

Work Culture

India's work culture blends traditional values with modern practices. An emphasis is placed on hierarchy, respect for authority, and building strong relationships. Teamwork and collaboration are highly valued, with a focus on collective success. The growing influence of global business practices is also causing a shift towards results-driven and more inclusive decision-making processes.

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