Your Guide to the Empire State Building Opening Hours

Empire State Building

Feb 17 TO Mar 8 Timings

Days (Feb 17 TO Mar 8)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday10:00–22:0021:15
Tuesday10:00–22:0021:15
Wednesday10:00–22:0021:15
Thursday (Today)10:00–22:0021:15
Friday10:00–22:0021:15
Saturday10:00–22:0021:15
Sunday10:00–22:0021:15

Mar 9 TO Mar 22 Timings

Days (Mar 9 TO Mar 22)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday10:00–23:0022:15
Tuesday10:00–23:0022:15
Wednesday10:00–23:0022:15
Thursday10:00–23:0022:15
Friday10:00–23:0022:15
Saturday10:00–23:0022:15
Sunday10:00–23:0022:15

Mar 23 TO Apr 7 Timings

Days (Mar 23 TO Apr 7)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:00–23:5923:15
Tuesday09:00–23:5923:15
Wednesday09:00–23:5923:15
Thursday09:00–23:5923:15
Friday09:00–23:5923:15
Saturday09:00–23:5923:15
Sunday09:00–23:5923:15

Apr 8 TO May 16 Timings

Days (Apr 8 TO May 16)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday10:00–23:3022:45
Tuesday10:00–23:3022:45
Wednesday10:00–23:3022:45
Thursday10:00–23:3022:45
Friday10:00–23:3022:45
Saturday10:00–23:3022:45
Sunday10:00–23:3022:45

May 17 TO Jul 18 Timings

Days (May 17 TO Jul 18)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:00–23:5923:15
Tuesday09:00–23:5923:15
Wednesday09:00–23:5923:15
Thursday09:00–23:5923:15
Friday09:00–23:5923:15
Saturday09:00–23:5923:15
Sunday09:00–23:5923:15

Jul 19 TO Aug 25 Timings

Days (Jul 19 TO Aug 25)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:00–01:0024:15
Tuesday09:00–01:0024:15
Wednesday09:00–01:0024:15
Thursday09:00–01:0024:15
Friday09:00–01:0024:15
Saturday09:00–01:0024:15
Sunday09:00–01:0024:15

Aug 26 TO Sep 2 Timings

Days (Aug 26 TO Sep 2)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday09:00–23:5923:15
Tuesday09:00–23:5923:15
Wednesday09:00–23:5923:15
Thursday09:00–23:5923:15
Friday09:00–23:5923:15
Saturday09:00–23:5923:15
Sunday09:00–23:5923:15

Sep 3 TO Sep 30 Timings

Days (Sep 3 TO Sep 30)

TIMINGS

Last Admission

Monday10:00–23:0022:15
Tuesday10:00–23:0022:15
Wednesday10:00–23:0022:15
Thursday10:00–23:0022:15
Friday10:00–23:0022:15
Saturday10:00–23:0022:15
Sunday10:00–23:0022:15

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Best time to visit the Empire State Building

Weekday vs Weekend

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Pleasant
Crowded
Very Crowded
Closed

Peak season vs low season

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Low Season: December to February

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Off Season
Moderate Season
Peak Season

How Long Should I Spend at the Empire State Building

There’s a whole host of things to see at the Empire State Building. To make the most of your time here, spend at least one to two hours at the building. This time allows you to explore both the 86th and 102nd-floor observation decks in a more leisurely way. If you plan on having a meal at one of the several restaurants while you’re there, keep aside at least 3 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Empire State Building Opening Hours

The Empire State Building is usually open every day between 9am and 11pm. The opening hours vary throughout the year, so make sure you check the daily timings before your visit.

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