Calling hours checker for outbound teams
Telemarketing calls are generally limited to between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. in the recipient's local time. See which states are inside your window right now.
| State | Time zone | Local time now | Status |
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Uses each state's main time zone. States marked * span more than one zone, so check the area code. Some states set stricter hours or extra rules (Florida, Maryland and Oklahoma are examples), which is why the window above is adjustable. This is a convenience tool and not legal advice.
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- Open the page to see the current time in each US time zone.
- Find your target states and check whether they are inside the allowed window.
- Pay attention to states with stricter rules than the federal default.
Common questions
What hours can you legally call customers?
Under the federal Telemarketing Sales Rule, telemarketing calls are generally limited to between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. in the called person's local time. Some states set shorter windows.
Is this legal advice?
No. Calling rules change and depend on the type of call and your relationship with the person. Confirm with your own counsel or compliance provider.