Poll closing times vary by location and election day, so the exact closing time today depends on your state, province, or country and the specific polling place. Here’s how to quickly confirm yours:
- In the United States: Polls are typically open from around 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 or 7:00 p.m. local time, but some states have 9:00 p.m. closings or other variations. If you’re in a city like New York, polls often close at 9:00 p.m. local time, with in-line voting allowed after that cut-off. Check your state or local elections office website or your local board of elections for the exact hours and any in-line voting rules for today. If you’re in Georgia, for example, polls are open on Election Day during the local designated hours at your polling place. If you’re in Pennsylvania, polling hours are typically 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with variations by locality. Use your official elections page or search for “polling hours [your state/county]” to confirm. [state/country-specific sources needed]
- In Canada: Voting hours are set by province and can vary by time zone. For example, Eastern Time zones often run from around 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., while other zones may start earlier or end earlier. Saskatchewan generally has 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. voting hours for general elections. Check your provincial elections authority to obtain the exact hours for today. [provincial/territorial source needed]
- In other countries: Most jurisdictions publish polling hours on their official elections agency website or by local election authorities. If you share your country or state/province, a precise closing time can be provided.
What you can do right now
- Visit the official elections or secretary of state/site for your jurisdiction and look up “polling hours” or “when polls close today.”
- If you’re near a deadline, remember: many places allow in-line voting up to the closing time, but you must be in line by the closing time to vote in some regions.
- If you know your city or county, I can look up the exact hours and provide a precise closing time and any important notes for today.
