What time does the site close?
CHIU-de — the 'ch' before 'i' is always hard /k/ in Italian. 'chiude' = closes.
Ask at any point during your visit to plan your time. Essential at large sites like Pompeii where it is easy to lose track of time. Also important at smaller sites with short opening hours.
Italian archaeological sites have variable closing times depending on the season — in summer they may stay open until 8pm, in winter they can close as early as 3:30pm. Always check 'orario di chiusura' (closing time) on arrival. The last entry ('ultimo ingresso') is typically one hour before closing.
Fino a che ora posso restare?
Until what time can I stay?
Confirms the last possible departure time.
Quando è l'ultimo ingresso?
When is the last entry?
Important — tickets are often sold until one hour before closing.
Siete aperti il lunedì?
Are you open on Mondays?
Many Italian museums are closed on Mondays — always check.
Italian archaeological site hours change with the seasons ('orario estivo' and 'orario invernale'). The transition usually happens in late October and March, following the civil calendar rather than the astronomical seasons.