{"id":1369,"date":"2026-04-20T16:03:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T16:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opinas.app\/blog\/how-to-change-your-business-hours-on-google-choose-the-best-method-for-your-business\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T09:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:54:08","slug":"change-google-business-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opinas.app\/blog\/change-google-business-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change business hours on Google from the app"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Changing your business hours on Google is essential, but not every method is equally efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you only manage one location, you can do it manually from your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you want a faster option or manage several profiles, the most practical way is to do it from your phone with Opinas, a free app available on Android <\/a>and iOS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparison: Desktop vs. App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Aspect<\/strong><\/td>Google Maps<\/strong><\/td>Opinas App<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Device<\/td>Mostly desktop<\/td>Mobile (fast and direct)<\/td><\/tr>
Ease of use<\/td>Moderate (several steps)<\/td>High (simplified workflow)<\/td><\/tr>
Time per update<\/td>2\u20135 minutes<\/td>Less than 1 minute<\/td><\/tr>
Holiday hours<\/td>Manual<\/td>Faster to manage<\/td><\/tr>
Multiple locations<\/td>\u274c Very slow (one by one)<\/td>\u2705 Bulk updates (all at once)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Option 1: Change Your Hours Manually on Desktop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you only have one business and you\u2019re at the office, you can update your hours directly through Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"change<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

First, sign in to your account and search for your business or type \u201cmy business.\u201d From there, you\u2019ll access your management panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Click \u201cEdit profile\u201d
\u2022 Go to \u201cHours\u201d
\u2022 Adjust your days and opening hours
\u2022 Save your changes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method works, but it requires you to go in manually every time and it\u2019s not designed for quick day-to-day updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 2: Change Your Hours From Your Phone (Faster)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you need to make quick changes or don’t want to rely on a computer, this is where the Opinas app for Android <\/a>and iOS <\/a>comes in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of navigating through Google Maps menus, you get direct access to your business hours from your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Edit in seconds
\u2022 Avoid unnecessary steps
\u2022 Update anytime, anywhere (store, street, home)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"change<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If You Have Multiple Locations, You Need Bulk Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is where the manual method stops making sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you manage multiple locations, changing hours through Google means repeating the same process over and over again. That takes time and increases the risk of mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Opinas, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Manage all your business profiles from one dashboard
\u2022 Apply the same hours to multiple locations
\u2022 Update holiday hours across every location at the same time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What used to take you hours can now be done in minutes using the free Opinas app, available on Android <\/a>and iOS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Should Do Based on Your Situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • You have 1 business and you\u2019re on desktop \u2192 use the native Google method<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • You have 1 business but want speed \u2192 use Opinas from your phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • You have multiple locations \u2192 use Opinas, no question<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Why Keeping Your Business Hours Updated on Google Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Keeping your business hours updated on Google is not a minor detail. It directly affects your sales, your online reputation, and your customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Today, users fully trust the information they see on Google Maps and in Google Search. If someone looks up your business and sees that you\u2019re open, they assume that information is correct. If they arrive and find your doors closed, you don\u2019t just lose that sale, you also increase the chances of getting a negative review or losing that customer for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Incorrect hours also send negative signals to Google. When several users notice that the information doesn\u2019t match reality, they can report it, which may affect your visibility in local search results. That can cause you to lose positions on Google Maps to competitors with better-maintained profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Another key point is control over your profile. If you don\u2019t keep your information updated, Google may accept suggestions from other users and change your details without you having full control, creating inconsistencies for your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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