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Daily schedule of a person living in the Netherlands
Weekday schedule of a Dutch office worker
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 6:30-7:30 | Wake up, take a shower, have a simple breakfast and check the news. |
| 7:30-8:30 | Commute by bicycle or public transport. In urban areas, cycling is common. |
| 8:30-12:00 | Morning work. This is the time to focus on meetings, task processing, and sharing information with colleagues. |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch break. It is common to have a light snack such as a sandwich brought with you at work. |
| 13:00-17:00 | Afternoon work. Deal with customers, progress on projects, team meetings, etc. |
| 17:00-18:00 | Leave work at the regular time. There is little overtime work, and there is a culture of prioritizing time for family and hobbies. |
| 18:00-19:00 | Eat dinner after returning home. Mostly home-cooked meals, and often dine with family. |
| 19:00-21:00 | Free time for hobbies, exercise, watching TV, etc. Many people go out. |
| 21:00-22:30 | Relax by taking a bath and preparing for the next day. Tendency to go to bed early. |
Weekday schedule of Dutch students
| Time (local time) | Activities |
|---|---|
| 6:30-7:30 | Wake up, prepare for school after breakfast. There is no uniform, and it is common to go to school in casual clothes. |
| 7:30-8:30 | Commute to school by bicycle. Most students commute to school by bicycle, and the distance is long. |
| 8:30-12:30 | Classes. Subjects include math, English, and history, and classes are generally 50 minutes long. |
| 12:30-13:15 | Lunch break. Students eat their own lunch in the classroom and chat with friends. |
| 13:15-15:30 | Afternoon classes. The schedule varies depending on the week, and includes practical and elective subjects. |
| 15:30-16:30 | There are few club activities or extracurricular classes, but many students participate in extracurricular activities and sports. |
| 16:30-18:00 | Going home. Students cycle home and have a snack and rest. |
| 18:00-19:00 | Have dinner with their families. After dinner, students help with cleaning up the dishes. |
| 19:00-21:00 | Homework, reading, and free time. Often interacts with friends online. |
| 21:00-22:30 | Takes a bath and prepares for the next day before going to bed. Many students go to bed early on weekdays. |