{"id":3468,"date":"2021-02-15T22:53:33","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T22:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/?p=3468"},"modified":"2022-08-30T00:45:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T00:45:39","slug":"how-do-i-change-my-business-hours-on-google","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/how-do-i-change-my-business-hours-on-google\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Change My Business Hours on Google"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><h2>How to Change Business Hours on Google My Business<\/h2>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NZEuE-p-Kg0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<h2>Updating Your Business Hours on GMB<\/h2>\n<p>Things are always changing, and I have spent many years wandering Google\u2019s digital jungle searching for businesses who have let their information go out of date. My goal? To make sure <em>every <\/em>business is set up for success by giving their potential customers everything they need to know in one place.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing your business hours on <a href=\"\/category\/google-my-business\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Google My Business<\/a> is an easy process that takes just six steps. At the end of this guide, you\u2019ll also get more information about how to update your holiday hours so that potential customers are never given conflicting information!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change Your Business Hours on Google<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing the hours on your Google profile is a quick process that should take you well under five minutes. Keep reading to see the 7 steps you\u2019ll need to take to update your profile with the correct information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Log into Your Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/VFSaFf8YmiTgJ7SrN_FpZp7Fhk8GIxjOpJMJfrokOtHbtIjc8ijBh93qyBcAgt8f4XHC-5Vdr2I8_nhpg7b4CjG6l9i5c2RZdFnFwQBXe6oEiSMu2X26f_hoqYmcdYre2ARFTKPv\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Tip from the Gorilla: Don\u2019t have a GMB profile yet to log into? Check out this blog to learn <\/strong><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/claiming-google-my-business\/\"><strong>how to claim your business on Google My Business<\/strong><\/a><strong>, this guide on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/get-on-google-my-business-maps\/\"><strong>how to get your business listed on Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><strong>, or <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.spp.io\/contact\/helpdesk?_ga=2.133394568.765525816.1613427042-488932520.1592577795\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>contact us for expert help setting up your account<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Select the \u201cInfo\u201d Tab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/GdzFWsfqLTepfvA3qHvSZhBeZ_G3Z2PXOyyQVlQZ5tWC-kV13nsOcmTCt9yX2jn2zXhlroQ_6aFJnYrPzWH8s-H8zO_bqWCwGGqF_B-_MiPn8VsLgHP57UDHRCO2vFss3fB8eGlO\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Review Your Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/EGRx_V6HZBFortYkdCYpgXaOQugQQMwEYfEUITG2SBvakHwYuh1R-omXSvrxKFiPNPW96mN15dtP9ClFOM300Dw3mJ3CS8igLfDEN89eUHmQiGYmr8Ib3jSy9TQAD3b3f9Zq6aW5\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get to the <em>Info <\/em>page, take a look at the hours that are currently listed. If they\u2019re incorrect, make a note to yourself to go ahead and check your business\u2019s other top profiles to update the information there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Select the Pencil \u201cEdit\u201d Icon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/ZoYHSoH-dq9D0oB68xC0ZryYDNUY7MamaScZ2w7X7F3ip8bkAZyAIeIxjgFRSbiIDVVkIqqez5kVMNuXDgBlkJhcWIGkuTi_N-QNg5Gm6pieNctx5kIq_lsqeJDep-nIu5TMK9-f\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Update Your Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/zPPD3DwJ6cOCElUMWepv8AgT0YUiSr0a0y3XOH8-bj1-M-DMKXm0xYKADNckD-JVEMnclxk2TLCaxbRw2FDU8D058UZolDiwsBiVK03OdWvfn713n5WZjGVAw7S3kVV8ECarPxJm\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Clicking the Pencil \u201cEdit\u201d icon will open up a new window where you can change, remove, or add hours. This is especially useful for business that take mid-day breaks, such as restaurants or bars, so that customers know that the store has unique availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Click \u201cApply\u201d to Change Your Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/Q7OZB9tlNWRuI_Frigjuerv85_aoZdTrwttAr2rca8Pwz4uVYRu-LkV_HzPz055Ql96Eb4BIsLiLzaVk_RUMV24TKOsaaN1SuCY0jnlGoBYXanmTnbiLUYMMp8b2XqBvzhur0zF2\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve finished making all the necessary changes to your business hours, just click \u201cApply\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Confirm the Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/8pPz1_BSMVBBteh0SGoBUEfsExXzj30bONS3U2r9lptEZTS18PV09HML7sPdYsbxf8ghDBtHREhfy2J_dtlp11zvhm2xcK2H7Kq6NA7-vCfh3YGPdPEXHcn8YaUlV7i9-HPbZdr0\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a final precaution, take a moment to review your updated hours. Make sure all the information is correct <em>and <\/em>that you see the \u201cUnder Review\u201d note in this section. This will let you know that you properly submitted your updated hours and that Google will review and publish them within 12-24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Add More Hours to Your Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google wants to make sure that potential customers get all the information possible. If your business offers services like delivery, drive through, senior hours, and pickup during certain hours, you can update your profile to display that information too!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, just click the Pencil \u201cEdit\u201d icon next to the <strong>More Hours<\/strong> section underneath the hours you just updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/MpMVC9Ibt4eOHI0qS-5tkFoo6fokqtGrbgyu2meThBBLGTz5uA_3U-VeN3FkR_1F0KYQIRC31PGRXgXGX9TeImlfi-TZmTnz_o_IakoSWjg4H0Nyk2jiZXpbSU-eiQqeZl68ClVT\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you click the Edit icon, a new window will pop up that will give you the option to select the additional services you offer and add unique hours for each option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/icb0tltkRvPQH-Ym9iuWmvZAMJD-noNYJgPbB4oGUBniJwvIidAXp_Itx-wvuPfc_Scfllltk7ScA7XHMXePZYvaAdT3iicFP4v6eq3JuPz-d4Dy6Gw-bqMnNmcqmJTU6XJEzs2N\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Update Your Business\u2019s Holiday Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business is closed (or open!) during a holiday, don\u2019t forget to update your GMB profile to show off that information!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you\u2019ll need to do is click the Pencil \u201cEdit\u201d icon in the Holidays section underneath <strong>More Hours<\/strong>.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/MpMVC9Ibt4eOHI0qS-5tkFoo6fokqtGrbgyu2meThBBLGTz5uA_3U-VeN3FkR_1F0KYQIRC31PGRXgXGX9TeImlfi-TZmTnz_o_IakoSWjg4H0Nyk2jiZXpbSU-eiQqeZl68ClVT\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you click that, a new window will open where you can indicate whether you\u2019re closed on certain days, have different hours, and so forth.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/MCpOK3Qp2WYi6XJJ_nLBgMtx-SIKhNplZ-JEwHHgC0-jsjmBrXECB2jpM9ka2D37W72Y6S7NvU7UsAl1Hd8DA2ALfdo6-31GGpCt_h7RLHR5o96cp0SQqQVhCLFf6GT0EvICRfXp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This section isn\u2019t only limited to holiday hours, though. If you are closed on special days, you can manually add those in this section as well!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost in the Jungle? Let the Gorilla Guide You Through<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make the most out of your Google My Business, make sure that your business and holiday hours are updated by following these 7 easy steps. Need more help? Don\u2019t settle for feeling lost in the digitized jungle \u2013 let the Gorilla guide you to the top of the food chain. <a href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/?utm_source=site&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=GMBG%20How%20to%20Edit%20My%20Business%20on%20Google#works\">Learn more about our easy onboarding process and simple management package.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Changing your business hours on Google is an easy process that takes just six steps. 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