On November 4, millions of Americans will participate in state and local elections. Knowledge of polling hours is essential for voters across all 50 states.
Polling Hours Across the U.S.
Polling times vary significantly based on the state and local jurisdiction. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of when polls open on Election Day.
Polls Opening at 6:00 A.M.
- Arizona: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Connecticut: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Illinois: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Indiana: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Kentucky: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Louisiana: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Maine: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (for larger municipalities); 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (for smaller municipalities)
- Missouri: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- New Jersey: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- New York: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Virginia: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Polls Opening at 6:30 A.M.
- North Carolina: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Ohio: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- West Virginia: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Polls Opening at 7:00 A.M.
- Alabama: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Alaska: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- California: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Colorado: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Delaware: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- District of Columbia: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Florida: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Georgia: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Hawaii: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Iowa: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Kansas: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Maryland: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Massachusetts: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Michigan: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Minnesota: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Mississippi: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Montana: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Nebraska: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Nevada: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- New Mexico: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Oklahoma: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Oregon: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Pennsylvania: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Rhode Island: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- South Carolina: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- South Dakota: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Texas: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Utah: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wisconsin: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wyoming: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Polls Opening at 7:30 A.M.
- Arkansas: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Polls Opening at 8:00 A.M.
- Idaho: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Nebraska (Central Time): 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Variations in Polling Times
Some states have varied polling hours based on local regulations. In New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Washington, polling times differ by county. North Dakota begins voting between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., while Vermont ranges from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Get Ready to Vote
For the latest information on polling hours and voter registration, visit El-Balad and follow local resources.
