Polls closing times vary by state and locality, so the exact closing time depends on where you are voting. Here’s how to quickly check and what’s typical:
- In many states, in-person Election Day polls open around 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. local time. However, some states have earlier or later closing times, and a few use different windows or allow extended hours in certain counties or for specific elections. Check your state or county elections office for the precise window.
- If you plan to vote in person, the safest approach is to verify your polling place and its hours on your state or local election office website or by contacting your county elections office. Many offices also provide a “find your polling place” tool and hours by location.
- If you’re voting by mail or using alternative methods, confirm deadlines and any in-person voting options for your jurisdiction, as deadlines can differ from in-person hours.
If you’d like, tell me your state (and county, if possible), and I can give you the exact closing time for your polling place and how to confirm it.
