Post Offices are generally open from 08.00 to 14.00 from Monday to Friday and Saturdays 08.00 -13.00. Some counters (e.g. registered mail, telegrams, etc.) have different hours and in the main cities they may also open in the afternoon.
Information about postal services can be obtained by dialling 160. Stamps (francobolli) can be obtained in any post office and any appointed tobacconist. You can also send express letters (posta prioritaria) and registered letters (raccomandata) by paying an extra charge according to the weight.