The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) ceremony lasted approximately three hours. It started at 8 p.m. ET and concluded around 11 p.m. ET, which is the typical length for an awards show
. However, like many award shows, the VMAs have a tendency to run overtime, but the scheduled broadcast was for three hours
. Additionally, the event included a 90-minute pre-show starting at 6:30 p.m. ET before the main ceremony
. The 2023 VMAs featured a packed lineup of performances and presentations, contributing to the overall duration
