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Voter Guide 6 min
June 13, 2026
What Time Do Polls Open and Close? (All 50 States)
Don't Show Up at the Wrong Time. We've Got Every State.
Jordan Lee
Conservative Contributor
The number one reason people give for not voting? "I didn't have time." Bullshit. Polls are open for at least 12 hours in every state. Some open at 5 AM. Some stay open until 9 PM. If you can't find 20 minutes in a 12-hour window, you didn't want to vote badly enough.
But to be fair, not knowing when your polls are open is a real barrier. So here's the cheat sheet. Every state. Polls open. Polls close. Time zone. Same-day registration. Print it. Screenshot it. Tattoo it on your hand if you have to.
"If you're in line when polls close, you still get to vote. They can't turn you away. That's federal law. So get in line—even if it's 6:59 PM and the polls close at 7."
Northeast
Connecticut: Open 6 AM – 8 PM ET | Same-day registration: Yes
Delaware: Open 7 AM – 8 PM ET | Same-day registration: Yes
Maine: Open 6 AM – 8 PM ET | Same-day registration: Yes
Maryland: Open 7 AM – 8 PM ET | Same-day registration: Yes
Massachusetts: Open 7 AM – 8 PM ET | Same-day registration: Yes
New Hampshire: Open 6 AM – 7 PM ET | Same-day registration: Yes
New Jersey: Open 6 AM – 8 PM ET | Same-day registration: No
New York: Open 6 AM – 9 PM ET | Same-day registration: No
Pennsylvania: Open 7 AM – 8 PM ET | Same-day registration: No
Rhode Island: Open 7 AM – 8 PM ET | Same-day registration: Yes
Vermont: Open 5 AM – 7 PM ET | Same-day registration: Yes
Washington, D.C.: Open 7 AM – 8 PM ET | Same-day registration: Yes
Southeast
Alabama: Open 7 AM – 7 PM CT | Same-day registration: No
Florida: Open 7 AM – 7 PM ET | Same-day registration: No
Georgia: Open 7 AM – 7 PM ET | Same-day registration: No
Kentucky: Open 6 AM – 6 PM ET/CT | Same-day registration: No
Louisiana: Open 6 AM – 8 PM CT | Same-day registration: No
Mississippi: Open 7 AM – 7 PM CT | Same-day registration: No
North Carolina: Open 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM ET | Same-day registration: Yes (early voting only)
South Carolina: Open 7 AM – 7 PM ET | Same-day registration: No
Tennessee: Open 7 AM – 7 PM CT/ET | Same-day registration: No
Virginia: Open 5 AM – 7 PM ET | Same-day registration: Yes
West Virginia: Open 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM ET | Same-day registration: No
Midwest
Illinois: Open 6 AM – 7 PM CT | Same-day registration: Yes
Indiana: Open 6 AM – 6 PM CT/ET | Same-day registration: No
Iowa: Open 7 AM – 8 PM CT | Same-day registration: Yes
Kansas: Open 7 AM – 7 PM CT | Same-day registration: No
Michigan: Open 7 AM – 8 PM ET | Same-day registration: Yes
Minnesota: Open 7 AM – 8 PM CT | Same-day registration: Yes
Missouri: Open 6 AM – 7 PM CT | Same-day registration: No
Nebraska: Open 8 AM – 8 PM CT | Same-day registration: No
North Dakota: Open 7 AM – 7 PM CT/MT | Same-day registration: N/A (no registration required)
Ohio: Open 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM ET | Same-day registration: No
South Dakota: Open 7 AM – 7 PM CT/MT | Same-day registration: No
Wisconsin: Open 7 AM – 8 PM CT | Same-day registration: Yes
Southwest & Mountain
Arizona: Open 6 AM – 7 PM MT | Same-day registration: No
Colorado: Open 7 AM – 7 PM MT | Same-day registration: Yes
Nevada: Open 7 AM – 7 PM PT | Same-day registration: Yes
New Mexico: Open 7 AM – 7 PM MT | Same-day registration: Yes
Oklahoma: Open 7 AM – 7 PM CT | Same-day registration: No
Texas: Open 7 AM – 7 PM CT | Same-day registration: No
Utah: Open 7 AM – 8 PM MT | Same-day registration: Yes
West Coast
Alaska: Open 7 AM – 8 PM AKST | Same-day registration: Yes
California: Open 7 AM – 8 PM PT | Same-day registration: Yes
Hawaii: Open 7 AM – 6 PM HT | Same-day registration: Yes
Idaho: Open 8 AM – 8 PM MT/PT | Same-day registration: Yes
Montana: Open 7 AM – 8 PM MT | Same-day registration: Yes
Oregon: Open 7 AM – 8 PM PT | Same-day registration: Yes (all-mail state)
Washington: Open 7 AM – 8 PM PT | Same-day registration: Yes (all-mail state)
If You're in Line, You Vote
This is the most important thing on this entire page: if you are in line when polls close, you have the right to vote. They cannot turn you away. They cannot close the polls while you're waiting. They cannot tell you to come back tomorrow. This is federal law.
So if the polls close at 7 PM and you get in line at 6:59 PM, you vote. Even if it takes until midnight. Stay in line. Bring a snack. Charge your phone. You vote.
Pro tip: If you see a long line at 6:30 PM, get in it. The line is going to be even longer at 6:55 PM when everyone who forgot to vote earlier shows up. Early is always better.
Same-Day Registration States
If you're not registered, 21 states (plus DC) allow same-day voter registration on Election Day. That means you can register and vote in the same visit. Bring proof of residence (utility bill, bank statement, lease) and a photo ID.
Same-day registration states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina (early voting only), Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Wyoming.
If you live in one of these states and you're not registered, you have zero excuses. Show up with a utility bill and an ID. Register. Vote. Done.
The Bottom Line
Every state gives you at least 12 hours to vote. Most give you 13 or 14. Many give you weeks of early voting. The time is there. The access is there. The only thing missing is you.
Know your time. Know your line. Show up.
Show up or shut up.
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See All 50 StatesFrequently Asked Questions
When do polls open on Election Day? +
Poll opening times vary by state, typically between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM. Some states allow all counties to set their own hours within a state-mandated range. Check your state's election website or local election office for exact times.
When do polls close? +
Poll closing times typically range from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, varying by state and sometimes by county. If you're in line when polls close, federal law requires that you still be allowed to vote in most states.
When is the best time to vote to avoid lines? +
Mid-morning (9-11 AM) and mid-afternoon (1-3 PM) tend to have the shortest lines on Election Day. The busiest times are typically early morning (when polls open), lunch hour (12-1 PM), and after work (5-7 PM). Early voting almost always has shorter lines.
Can I vote if I'm in line when polls close? +
In most states, if you are in line when the polls officially close, you are still entitled to vote. Some states require courts to keep polls open if lines are still long at closing time. Check your state's specific rules.
Can I check my polling place location before Election Day? +
Yes, you can usually find your polling place on your state's election website by entering your address. Polling places can change between elections, so verify even if you've voted before. Use our Check Registration tool which provides your polling place.