In Florida, the general legal hours to buy alcohol are from 7:00 a.m. to midnight, but many counties and municipalities have their own specific hours that can extend sales until 2:00 a.m. or 3:00 a.m. Some areas like Miami-Dade even allow 24-hour alcohol sales. On Sundays, alcohol sales begin at 7:00 a.m. in many places, but this can vary by county, with some starting later, such as 11:00 a.m. in certain counties. Retailers are typically not permitted to sell alcohol between 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. statewide unless a local ordinance allows extended hours.
Summary of Alcohol Buying Hours in Florida
- Default statewide hours: 7:00 a.m. to midnight daily.
- Some counties allow sales until 2:00 a.m. or 3:00 a.m.
- Miami-Dade and some municipalities may allow 24/7 sales.
- On Sundays, alcohol sales start at 7:00 a.m. in most places but can vary.
- Selling alcohol between 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. is generally prohibited except in some local jurisdictions.
This means that depending on the specific county or city in Florida, you can buy alcohol quite late at night, often until 2 or 3 a.m., but not typically between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. The earliest you can buy alcohol on a Sunday is usually 7 a.m., though some counties might have later start times. For exact times, checking local laws is recommended.
