कब खुलेगी?

You use this phrase when standing outside a closed door. It is short and punchy. You can add the name of the place at the start. For example, Dukaan kab khulegi? (When will the shop open?). It is incredibly versatile for daily errands. You don't need a complex sentence to be understood. Just point and ask!

Use it at the local market when the shutter is down. Use it at the bank if the staff is on lunch. It works perfectly when texting a friend about a new cafe. It is also great for asking about a specific room or window. If you are waiting for a train ticket counter, this is your phrase. It sounds natural and direct.

Don't use khulegi for masculine objects like a lock (tala). For a lock, you would say khulega. Avoid using it for people opening their eyes or hearts. That gets a bit too poetic for a casual errand! Don't use it if you want to sound extremely formal with a CEO. In that case, use aap kab kholenge? (When will you open?).

In India, 'opening times' can be a bit flexible. A sign might say 9:00 AM, but the owner is stuck in traffic. Asking kab khulegi? often starts a conversation with neighbors. They might tell you the owner is at tea. It is a social icebreaker in local neighborhoods. It reflects the communal nature of Indian street life.

You might hear kab khulta hai? for "When does it (usually) open?". If you are talking about a park (masculine), use kab khulega?. In Mumbai, you might hear a shorter kab khulega re? among friends. If you are in a rush, just a questioning kab? while pointing works too. But kab khulegi? remains the most polite yet simple standard.