Does the law restrict maximum working hours, including overtime, to 56 hours per week?

  • Less than 48 hours
  • 48 hours
  • 49-56 hours
  • 57 hours or more
  • No provision
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 18 countries have no maximum weekly hour limits.
  • 44 countries set maximum weekly hours to 57 hours or more.
  • 31 countries set maximum weekly working hours between 49 to 56 hours.
  • 35 countries limit maximum hours to 48 hours.
  • 17 countries restrict maximum weekly hours to be less than 48 hours.