Remote contractors engaged via staff augmentation are typically expected to work full-time schedules equivalent to local employees—usually 40 hours per week, around 8 hours per day across standard business days. This translates to roughly 160–170 hours per month, including participation in regular meetings, stand-ups, and team rituals as part of the client's normal workday. Most nearshore arrangements align contractors with U.S. business hours for real-time collaboration.