When is Empress Market open?
Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM; Sat–Sun 7 AM–9 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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Empress Market
- 4.28.0k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 10 pm
A nineteenth-century market in Saddar with covered galleries, outdoor stalls and shops selling produce, spices and dry fruits.
Quick answers
Empress Market in short
When is the best time to visit Empress Market?
It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Empress Market indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Empress Market good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Empress Market cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Empress Market?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Empress Market?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Empress Market?
near Rainbow Center, Empress Market Saddar, Karachi, 74400, Pakistan.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 10 pm
- Best in the afternoon
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pm- monday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- tuesdayToday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 7 AM–9 PM
- sunday
- 7 AM–9 PM
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Empress Market
- 2 Student Biryani · 5 min
- 3 Zahid Nihari Restaurant · 6 min
- 4 Jan's Food · 6 min
- 5 M. Saleem Foods · 6 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- A walk
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.2from 8.0k reviews
Known for
- British-era architecture
- Dry fruits
- Produce stalls
- Clock tower
What people say
- People like:
- Product variety, dry fruits, historic architecture and a vibrant atmosphere.
Around Bohri Bazaar
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowStudent BiryaniBiryani · 5 min walk
Good nowZahid Nihari RestaurantPakistani · 6 min walk
Good nowJan's FoodFast food · 6 min walk
Good nowM. Saleem FoodsPakistani · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Water all day.
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