During an election, what are the standard opening and closing hours for polling stations in the UK?

The UK electoral system aims to be as accessible as possible to encourage widespread participation. To achieve this, polling stations need to accommodate a variety of schedules. Think about people who work early shifts, those who work late, and everyone in between. Setting the hours from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm provides a wide window for people to cast their votes before or after work, or even during a lunch break. While it might seem logical to have polling stations open during standard business hours, like 9 am to 5 pm, or even a slightly extended workday like 8 am to 8 pm, these options would exclude many voters. The 7 am to 10 pm timeframe has become a standard feature of UK elections, designed to maximize voter turnout by offering convenient options for nearly everyone.