Directorist Business Hours — display opening times, real-time status badges, and “Open Now” search
Make availability a conversion asset with Directorist Business Hours. This premium Directorist extension lets listing owners define and display accurate operating hours—complete with 12/24-hour formats, overnight support, time zone control, and dynamic Open Now / Closed Now badges across Single Listing and All Listings views.
Why choose Directorist Business Hours?
- Built for directories and marketplaces powered by Directorist
- Real-time availability that boosts trust and click-throughs
- Flexible scheduling (including breaks and multiple time ranges per day)
- Search and filter integration so users can find listings that are open now
- Clean, responsive display as a section or sidebar widget
Key Features of Directorist Business Hours
Flexible scheduling for any business model
- Define opening and closing times per day
- Support multiple time slots in a single day (e.g., 09:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00)
- Mark 24/7 or All Day when applicable
- Handle overnight shifts that pass midnight without confusing customers
Real-time status & search integration
- Automatic Open Now / Closed Now badges on listings (with customizable text)
- Show status on the All Listings grid for quick scanning
- Add an Open Now option to your search/filter so visitors can surface currently open businesses
Placement & display controls
- Display hours on the Single Listing page and/or as a sidebar widget
- Use the Directory Builder to position the hours and status elements exactly where you want them
Time zone & formatting
- Choose 12-hour or 24-hour display formats
- Show hours in the business’s local time zone for accurate status across regions
Fine-tuning for UX and performance
- Customize labels and badge colors (e.g., “Office Hours”, “Working Hours”)
- Optional AJAX rendering to keep badges accurate on cached pages
Benefits & Use Cases
- Restaurants & cafés: display split shifts and lunch breaks, plus “Open Now” for hungry visitors
- Clinics, salons, gyms: reduce no-shows with clear availability and real-time status
- Retail & services: help shoppers find stores that are open right now
- Tourism & rentals: communicate seasonal hours and 24/7 operations
How it works (quick view)
- Add the Business Hours field to your Add Listing form.
- Choose 24/7 or set custom hours with one or more time slots per day (including overnight).
- Place the hours/status on Single Listing and All Listings layouts via the Directory Builder.
- Add the Open Now field to your search or filter to let users find currently open listings.
Who is it for?
Directory owners, agencies, and marketplace builders who need precise opening hours and real-time open/closed visibility—without custom code.
Conclusion
Directorist Business Hours turns operating hours into a polished, trustworthy signal across your directory—complete with status badges, time-zone accuracy, and “Open Now” filtering. Add it to your Directorist site to improve discovery, relevance, and conversions today.
