The opening and closing times of the polls vary from state to state, with some states spanning multiple time zones or allowing counties to set their own rules.
Here is a comprehensive list of opening and closing times by state (all in Eastern time). And remember, if you’re in line when polls close, stay in line. You can still cast your ballot as long as you’re in line by closing time.
Opening Times:
6 a.m. — Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Virginia
6:30 a.m. — North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia
7 a.m. — Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Wyoming
8 a.m. — Arizona, Iowa, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
8:30 a.m. — Arkansas
9 a.m. — Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah
10 a.m. — California
Closing Times:
7 p.m. — Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina
7:30 p.m. — North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia
8 p.m. — Connecticut, New Jersey, Alabama, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Oklahoma
9 p.m. — New York, Louisiana, Wyoming, Arizona, Iowa, Wisconsin
8:30 p.m. — Arkansas
9 p.m. — Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico
10 pm — Utah
11 p.m. — California
States where it varies, so check your county:
Vermont: earliest 5 a.m. — 7 p.m.
Kentucky: 6 a.m. — earliest 6 p.m.
Maine: earliest 6 a.m. — 8 p.m.
Florida: earliest 7 a.m. — earliest 7 p.m.
New Hampshire: earliest 7 a.m. — earliest 8 p.m.
Indiana: 7 a.m. — earliest 6 p.m.
Kansas: earliest 7 a.m. — earliest 8 p.m.
Michigan: earliest 7 a.m. — earliest 8 p.m.
Rhode Island: Earliest 7 a.m. — 8 p.m.
Minnesota: earliest 8 a.m. — 9 p.m.
North Dakota: earliest 8 a.m. — earliest 8 p.m.
South Dakota: earliest 8 a.m. — earliest 8 p.m.
Tennessee: earliest 8 a.m. — 8 p.m.
Texas: earliest 8 a.m. — earliest 8 p.m.
Montana: earliest 9 a.m. — 10 p.m.
Nevada: earliest 9 a.m. — earliest 9 p.m.
Idaho: earliest 10 a.m. — earliest 10 p.m.
Washington: earliest 11 a.m. — 11 p.m.
Alaska: earliest 11 a.m. — 12 a.m.
Oregon: typically vote by mail — earliest 10 p.m.
Hawaii: earliest 12 p.m. — 12 a.m.
