Authorities in Kuwait are reportedly considering reducing working hours in government offices during the summer season as part of efforts to control rising electricity consumption.
According to reports published by Al Rai, the proposal has received approval from the Civil Service Council and could be implemented during the peak summer months.
Under the proposed plan, official working hours in government offices would be reduced from seven hours to six hours daily for a three month summer period.
Officials said the move is being considered due to increasing electricity demand and extreme heat conditions across the country during the summer season.
Authorities are intensifying measures to reduce pressure on Kuwait’s national power grid and manage energy consumption more efficiently during periods of high usage.
The proposed reduction in office hours follows earlier decisions targeting industrial electricity consumption. Recently, the Ministry of Industry instructed factories to suspend operations between 11 am and 5 pm during summer afternoons.
Officials explained that the temporary restrictions are intended to lower energy demand during peak daytime hours when air conditioning usage rises sharply because of intense heat.
Government sources said the latest measures are precautionary steps aimed at maintaining the stability of Kuwait’s electricity supply network and avoiding major power disruptions during summer.
Kuwait regularly experiences extremely high temperatures during the summer months, leading to a significant increase in electricity consumption across residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
Authorities are expected to announce further details regarding implementation timelines and official working schedules if the proposal is formally approved.
