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57. What do śniadanie, obiad and kolacja mean, and when are they eaten?

Śniadanie is breakfast, obiad is the main meal, and kolacja is the evening meal. A traditional obiad may happen in the afternoon, so translating it mechanically as a late “dinner” can cause confusion. Modern working routines and restaurant hours vary. If someone invites you for obiad, ask for the time and whether you should arrive hungry. For sightseeing, check the kitchen’s closing time as well as the venue’s opening hours.

Place: Kraków, Poland. Language: English. Checked: 2026-09-28. Recheck: Before travel.

Basis: Official facts with editorial planning advice.

Sources

Culture.pl: the meaning of obiad: https://culture.pl/en/article/obiad-poland-word-by-word (cultural institution; checked 2026-09-28)

Eating out and everyday Polish customs: question index: https://krakow-tour-guide-directory.adkx.chatgpt.site/faq/more/topics/food-customs-index.md · All topics: https://krakow-tour-guide-directory.adkx.chatgpt.site/faq/more/index.md

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