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Opening days in Samarkand: what's closed on Sunday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 8 top attractions in Samarkand with known opening hours, 1 close on Sunday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Sunday in Samarkand
1 closed · 7 open
Closed on Sunday
Open on Sunday
- Registan Square8:00–20:00
- Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum8:00–19:00
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque9:00–22:00Open late
- Shah-i-Zinda7:00–22:00Open late
- Ulugh Beg Observatory8:00–19:00
- Khazrat-Khizr Mosque7:00–19:00
- State Museum of the History of Culture of Uzbekistan9:00–17:00
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registan Square | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 |
| Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 |
| Bibi-Khanym Mosque | 7–22 | 7–22 | 7–22 | 7–22 | 7–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 |
| Shah-i-Zinda | 7–22 | 7–22 | 7–22 | 7–22 | 7–22 | 7–22 | 7–22 |
| Ulugh Beg Observatory | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 |
| Afrasiab Museum | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | ✕ |
| Khazrat-Khizr Mosque | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 |
| State Museum of the History of Culture of Uzbekistan | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
Open late in Samarkand
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Bibi-Khanym MosqueOpen late until 22:00 on every day
- Shah-i-ZindaOpen late until 22:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Samarkand closed on Sunday?
Some are. 1 of the 8 top sights in Samarkand with known hours close on Sunday: Afrasiab Museum. The other 7 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Samarkand?
On Sunday, 7 of the 8 top sights in Samarkand are open: Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda, Ulugh Beg Observatory, Khazrat-Khizr Mosque, State Museum of the History of Culture of Uzbekistan.
Which attractions in Samarkand are open every day?
7 top sights in Samarkand are open all seven days: Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda, Ulugh Beg Observatory, Khazrat-Khizr Mosque, State Museum of the History of Culture of Uzbekistan.
Which sights in Samarkand are open late?
Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-06-27). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Samarkand).
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