UPS typically delivers residential packages as late as 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time, though this varies by location, service type, and conditions like peak seasons. Business deliveries generally end earlier, around 5:00 p.m.
Delivery Windows
- Residential: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00-9:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday; sometimes later during high volume.
- Business: 8:00-9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekdays.
- Weekends: Saturday until 6:00-9:00 p.m. in select areas; limited Sunday for express services.
Service Variations
Express options like Next Day Air aim for earlier cutoffs (e.g., by 10:30 a.m. or end-of-day), while Ground service extends to evening hours. Factors such as weather, traffic, or volume can push deliveries past standard times, up to 9:30 p.m. in some cases.
Track packages via UPS tools for real-time estimates, as "Out for Delivery" status often means arrival by evening.
