Christmas shoppers in Perth will be given extra hours to squeeze in their gift purchasing.

The state government has approved an extension for Sunday shopping.

Extended Sunday trading hours will provide an additional 12 hours of retail trade in the lead up to Christmas. Credit:David Goldman

Commerce Minister Michael Mischin said trading hours for the three Sundays before Christmas would be increased, allowing all shops in the Perth metropolitan area to open from 8am to 6pm.

This will provide an additional 12 hours of retail trade in the lead up to Christmas.