What are the busiest trading hours to visit Surat textile markets?

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The peak business window is between 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Mornings (10:00–11:30 AM) are quieter for initial shop openings and sample browsing, while evenings (6:00–9:00 PM) are dominated by parcel packing and transport dispatch.

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Updated 3 November 2026 Share on WhatsApp

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