Normal workweek, as used in this subpart, means, generally, a workweek of 40 hours. Outside the United States and its outlying areas, a workweek longer than 40 hours is considered normal if—

(1) The workweek does not exceed the norm for the area, as determined by local custom, tradition, or law; and

(2) The hours worked in excess of 40 in the workweek are not compensated at a premium rate of pay.

[48 FR 42258, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 51 FR 12293, Apr. 9, 1986; 66 FR 2130, Jan. 10, 2001; 68 FR 28082, May 22, 2003]