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TCPA calling-hours checker

Under the US TCPA, telemarketing calls are generally restricted to 8:00 AM–9:00 PM in the called party's local time. Pick the recipient's state or enter their local time to check the window instantly. General information only — not legal advice.

Quick answer

What are the TCPA calling hours? The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act generally limits telemarketing calls to between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM in the local time of the person being called — not the caller's time zone. Many US states impose additional or stricter limits, and separate consent and Do-Not-Call rules always apply. This free checker evaluates the 8 AM–9 PM window against the called party's local time.

Called party's state Sets the time below to that state's current local time. Called party's local time Adjust to the recipient's actual local time.

Select a state or enter a time

The permitted window is 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM in the called party's local time.

This tool provides general information, not legal advice, and applies only the federal TCPA 8 AM–9 PM window. It does not account for state-specific hour limits, Sunday/holiday rules, consent status, Do-Not-Call registration, wireless-number rules, or reassigned-number checks. Regulations change and vary by jurisdiction — always confirm with qualified counsel and current federal and state rules before calling.

Beyond the US

Calling rules by jurisdiction

Outside the US, permitted hours, consent, and caller-ID rules vary by regulator. These guides cover the essentials for each market we support.

United States (TCPA) → United Kingdom → European Union (GDPR) → UAE (TDRA) → Saudi Arabia (CITC) → Qatar (CRA) → Kuwait (CITRA) → Bahrain (TRA) → Oman (TRA) → Egypt (NTRA) → Jordan (TRC) →

FAQ

TCPA calling-hours questions

What are the permitted TCPA calling hours?

The federal TCPA generally restricts telemarketing calls to between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM in the local time of the called party. The relevant time zone is where the person you are calling is located, not where your call center is. This is general information and not legal advice.

Which time zone applies — mine or the customer's?

The called party's local time zone applies. A team calling from New York must still respect 8 AM–9 PM in California for a California recipient. Because area codes do not reliably indicate a person's current location, many teams verify local time from the best available address or account data.

Do individual states have stricter rules?

Yes. Several US states impose additional or stricter calling-time limits, and some restrict calls on Sundays or holidays. This checker applies only the federal 8 AM–9 PM window, so always confirm the specific state's rules and consult counsel.

Does staying within calling hours make a call compliant?

No. Calling hours are only one requirement. TCPA compliance also involves prior express consent where required, honoring Do-Not-Call requests and the National DNC Registry, wireless-number and reassigned-number considerations, and accurate caller ID. DialerBee provides compliance-supporting controls, but responsibility for lawful calling rests with the calling organization.

Is anything I enter stored?

No. The checker runs entirely in your browser using your device's clock and standard time-zone data. Nothing is submitted or stored.

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