Your guide to the Top of the Rock opening hours & best time to visit
Today
Open 09:00–22:00
Last Admission
21:10
Book Top of the Rock tickets
Top of the Rock Observation Deck Tickets
Top of the Rock All-Inclusive Pass
Skylift and Admission
Top of the Rock Observation Deck Tickets with the Beam Experience
Rockefeller Center Guided Tour
Top of the Rock Observation Deck VIP Pass with the Beam & Skylift Experience
Top of the Rock with 2 or 3 Top NYC Attraction Tickets
New York CityPASS®: Choose 5 Attractions
Top of The Rock Walking Tour + Ticket
Combo (Save 15%): Top of the Rock + Edge Observation Deck Tickets
Top of the Rock
Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–22:00 | 21:10 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–22:00 | 21:10 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–22:00 | 21:10 |
| Thursday | 09:00–22:00 | 21:10 |
| Friday | 09:00–22:00 | 21:10 |
| Saturday (Today) | 09:00–22:00 | 21:10 |
| Sunday | 09:00–22:00 | 21:10 |
#
Top of the Rock is open throughout the year, including public holidays.
Best time to visit the Top of the Rock
Weekday vs Weekend
#
- Weekdays are the ideal time to visit Top of the Rock because there are typically fewer crowds than on weekends. Security lines tend to move quickly on weekdays.
- Additionally, during weekdays you can take your time exploring the observation decks and take advantage of the comfortable seating on the 60th floor of the Top of the Rock observation deck.
- Weekends typically see a higher volume of tourists, which results in longer lines and more people in the area.
- However, if the weekends are your only choice, arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon can help you avoid the busiest times of the day, around noon.
Peak season vs low season
#
- The best time to visit Top of the Rock is between early April and early June, or between September and November.
- The summer months of July and August are the busiest for tourists in New York City, while the winter months of December to February are considered the low season.
- Traveling during the summer months has the perks of longer days and pleasant weather, but it also brings more crowds and longer lines.
- On the other hand, traveling in the off-season results in fewer visitors, but the cooler climate and shorter daylight hours may restrict outdoor activities.
Peak season: May to September
Low season: December to February
