What Time Do the Polls Open Today? Full State-by-State Guide for Election Day 2025

Election Day 2025 is here, and the most-searched question this morning is simple: “What time do the polls open?” Below is a quick, state-by-state rundown of poll opening (and closing) hours, plus tips on beating the lines and making sure your vote counts. Why polling hours matter Showing up outside official hours can cost you your vote. Each state sets its own opening and closing times; some counties or time zones within a state vary, and vote-by-mail states rely on drop-box deadlines. Know your window before you leave home. When do polls open in my state? • Alabama – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. • Alaska – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • Arizona – 6 a.m.–7 p.m. • Arkansas – 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. • California – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • Colorado – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. • Connecticut – 6 a.m.–8 p.m. • Delaware – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • District of Columbia – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • Florida – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. • Georgia – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. • Hawaii – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. • Idaho – 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (7 a.m. in some precincts) • Illinois – 6 a.m.–7 p.m. • Indiana – 6 a.m.–6 p.m. • Iowa – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • Kansas – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. • Kentucky – 6 a.m.–6 p.m. (local time) • Louisiana – 6 a.m.–8 p.m. • Maine – 6 a.m.–8 p.m. (many precincts open at 7 a.m.) • Maryland – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • Massachusetts – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • Michigan – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • Minnesota – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • Mississippi – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. • Missouri – 6 a.m.–7 p.m. • Montana – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • Nebraska – 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (7 a.m.–7 p.m. in Mountain Time counties) • Nevada – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. • New Hampshire – 6 a.m.–7 p.m. (some precincts 8 a.m.–7 p.m.) • New Jersey – 6 a.m.–8 p.m. • New Mexico – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. • New York – 6 a.m.–9 p.m. • North Carolina – 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. • North Dakota – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (may open at 8 a.m.) • Ohio – 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. • Oklahoma – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. • Oregon – Vote-by-mail; drop boxes close 8 p.m. • Pennsylvania – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • Rhode Island – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • South Carolina – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. • South Dakota – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • Tennessee – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (8 p.m. ET counties) • Texas – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. • Utah – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • Vermont – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. • Virginia – 6 a.m.–7 p.m. • Washington – Vote-by-mail; drop boxes close 8 p.m. • West Virginia – 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. • Wisconsin – 7 a.m.–8 p.m. • Wyoming – 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (Vote-by-mail states still allow in-person voting at election offices and approved centers during posted hours.) Beat the rush • Arrive early: Lines peak 7–9 a.m. and 5–7 p.m. • Check your registration and polling place online before leaving. • Bring acceptable ID; rules differ by state. • If you are in line at closing time, you have the right to vote—stay put. Key takeaway Polls in most states open between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and close between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., but exceptions are common. Confirm your local hours with your county election office or secretary of state before heading out. Make a plan, know what time the polls open where you live, and cast your ballot today. (Sources: Ballotpedia state-by-state hours guide, USA Today Election Day polling-hour roundup.)