Used for the typical work hours in many companies, but actual times can vary.

Work Schedule

'Nine to five' can represent any standard full-time job, even with different hours.

Not Literal

Often implies a routine or monotonous job, which may not be exciting.

Refers to a commonly accepted form of employment in the traditional job market.

The term is used to signify a normal and predictable job situation.

The term is symbolic, and the actual hours may differ from nine to five.