As lockdown restrictions continue to change one thing remains certain - supermarket queues.
Social distancing rules in supermarkets have meant fewer people can shop at one time.
This has led to long queues outside many supermarkets over the last few months.
However, some stores have extended opening times which could cut back on how long shoppers need to queue.
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And while the likes of Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's are doing all they can to implement social distancing measures, customers are still keen to know the quietest time to shop in their local supermarkets.
It's worth noting this differs from store to store depending where your local is, and many supermarkets have urged you to ask yours if you want to go when there are less people.
Nonetheless, some stores have reported quieter time periods across the board and have shared these with their customers.
While this will vary from store to store, Google data shows which times should be the quietest.
Many stores also have priority hours for NHS staff, the elderly and vulnerable, so it's important you avoid the store during these times.
All supermarkets now have this information on their websites so it's very easy to check.
Here's what supermarkets have said about their quieter times in store.
Sainsbury's
Much the same as Tesco, Wednesday tends to be the quietest day to go shopping at Sainsbury’s with no “peak” wait reaching more than 15 minutes.
The customer traffic on this day tends to be consistently low, with the quietest time still before 10am.
In comparison, Friday is a busy day, with people waiting up to 20 minutes from anytime between 10:30am and 5pm.
On Thursdays, the peak time is only between 1pm and 2:30pm, where customers can expect to wait up to 20 minutes.
As expected, Saturdays tend to be busier, with customers waiting up to 25 minutes any time between 12:30pm and 2pm.
Asda
At the beginning of the pandemic, the retailer reduced opening hours to allow time to restock.
In April, opening times in many stores were extended by two hours.
Shopping times have now been changed again at selected stores, which are open between 7am and 12am, Monday to Saturday.
Those hoping to visit the supermarket should find it the quietest on weekdays, before 5pm, according to Google data.
Aldi
With Aldi stores now open until 10pm, this means the majority of its stores will be much quieter from 8am-9pm.
Wednesday and Thursday evening tend to be when stores are at their quiestest.
Whereas around 2pm on Sundays is when stores are at their busiest.
Morrisons
After temporarily reducing shopping times, Morrisons has also changed its opening hours.
The majority of stores are now open from 7am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 9.30am to 4pm on Sundays.
The supermarket chain has previously asked customers to avoid shopping in the mornings.
A post on Twitter said: "Thank you to our customers for continuing to shop considerately.
“We’re generally less busy later in the day so if you’d like to shop when it’s quieter, and are able to, try visiting us in the afternoon to get the essentials you need.”
Morrisons has also introduced "speedy shopper" lanes so customers only needing a few items can queue separately.
Lidl
The budget supermarket has put a traffic light system in place to help shoppers find the quietest time to visit.
Lidl shops get busiest first thing, between 8am and 11am, while it's quieter from 2pm until closing time.
Of course some stores will vary slightly, and so customers are advised to check their local store opening hours too.
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Tesco
Customers could avoid long queues by arriving between 9am and 12pm.
If shopping during the week, the retailer is busiest between 6pm and 8pm.
Shoppers are most likely to wait if they visit on the weekends.
Marks and Spencer
M&S Foodhall branches have remained open during the coronavirus crisis.
If stopping by, customers can avoid queues by picking up their groceries before 11pm.
Like many retailers, M&S is busier at the weekend, particularly between 3pm and 6pm on Saturdays.
How to check your local store
While some supermarkets have given a broader view of their stores and their quietest times, if you want to check your local there is a way to do it.
All you have to do is Google your local’s opening hours and a pink and blue graph will indicate the least busiest times.
The blue line represents the average amount of shoppers entering and the pink is how long they stay.
However, supermarkets are expected to be busier than normal so it may just be best to check with your store.
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