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Daily schedule of a person living in Bhutan
Weekday schedule of a Bhutanese office worker
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 6:00-7:00 | Wake up, perform Buddhist prayers, and have breakfast with rice and suja (butter tea). |
| 7:00-8:00 | Go to work on foot or by bus. In the capital Thimphu, more and more people are using their own cars. |
| 8:00-12:30 | Morning work. Work in civil service, education, tourism, etc., and regular work hours are the norm. |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch. Return home or eat lunch at the office. Emma datsi (chili and cheese) is a standard. |
| 13:30-17:00 | Afternoon work. This is the time when paperwork, meetings, and external business are done. |
| 17:00-18:00 | Many people stop by the market after work and spend time with their families. |
| 18:00-19:30 | Dinner with family. Time to enjoy leisurely conversation over traditional cuisine. |
| 19:30-21:00 | Relax at home. Reading, watching TV, reciting Buddhist scriptures, etc. |
| 21:00-22:30 | Getting ready for the next day and going to bed early. Morning-oriented lifestyle is the norm. |
Weekday schedule of Bhutanese students
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 6:00-7:00 | Wake up, change into uniform, pray, and have breakfast. Getting ready for school is also done at this time. |
| 7:00-8:00 | Walking or taking the bus to school. Even in urban areas, walking to school is common. |
| 8:00-12:30 | Morning classes. This is the time when students study the main subjects such as Dzongkha, English, mathematics, and science. |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch. Many students bring their own packed lunch and often eat with friends in the schoolyard. |
| 13:30-15:30 | Afternoon classes. Most of the classes are focused on art, physical education, ethics, religion, and other secondary subjects. |
| 15:30-17:00 | Return home. Some students participate in extracurricular activities and clubs. This time also includes home study time. |
| 17:00-18:30 | Doing homework, helping around the house, and Buddhist prayers. This is the time when students spend time with their families. |
| 18:30-20:00 | Dinner with family. People often gather around the dining table and talk about what happened at school. |
| 20:00-21:30 | This is the time to spend the evening freely, continuing with homework, reading, watching TV, etc. |
| 21:30-22:30 | After getting ready for the next day, they quietly go to bed. Many families go to bed early. |