Ups Hours For Drop Off (2025)

FAQs

Does UPS have cut off time? ›

The cutoff time for UPS overnight delivery varies depending on the location and the service selected. Generally, the cutoff time for UPS Next Day Air is 6:00 PM local time for packages picked up at UPS stores and 7:00 PM local time for packages picked up at UPS drop boxes.

UPS often uses the term “end of day” when updating you on delivery options. Exactly what this means varies, depending on whether the package is going to a residential or a commercial address. The end of the day is 9pm for residential addresses, and business closing time (usually 5pm) for commercial addresses.

If the shipment doesn't require a signature, our driver will try and find a safe place to leave the shipment to keep it out of plain sight or harmful weather. This may include a front porch, side door, back porch or garage area, among others.

When Is the Cut-off Time for Deliveries? UPS deliveries are usually made between 9 am-7 pm. Saying that, the official delivery window for UPS is 7 am-9 pm so if your package turns up as you're cozying up to watch a film for the evening then that will be why.

Check back periodically for shipment progress updates. How late will UPS deliver? UPS Ground packages are generally delivered anytime Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. (and sometimes later) to residences, and to business addresses during their normal business hours.

Yes, UPS offers Mon-Sat delivery service for residential and commercial packages and offers delivery of residential packages on Sunday. How late does UPS deliver? Most packages are generally delivered by 8 p.m.

Is UPS's scheduled delivery time accurate? Yes, UPS is widely famous for its reasonably accurate delivery times. Its estimated delivery time is spot-on, and sometimes the orders are delivered before the predicted delivery date.

You cannot drop off a UPS package at a USPS station. Nor can you ask USPS pickup for a UPS package. You can only use USPS pick-up or stations for products being shipped via US Postal Service. United Parcel Service is NOT the same as US Postal Service.

Is CVS an UPS drop off? ›

We offer customers the ability to drop off and pick up packages with ease at our UPS Access Point® location found inside of CVS. Customers can head over and pick up their deliveries whenever it's convenient for them.

If you're unavailable when UPS attempts delivery at your address, UPS may deliver your package to a UPS Access Point^® location near your home, where your package will be held for you to pick up for 7 calendar days. After 7 calendar days, your package will be returned to the sender as undeliverable.

To tell UPS to leave a package at your door, you can use the UPS My Choice service. This service allows you to customize your delivery preferences, including leaving packages at a specific location, such as your front door.

How late does UPS deliver? In general, UPS delivery times are 9:00 am with a UPS end of day time of 9:00 pm., excluding time-definite shipments.

What time does UPS deliver? A UPS Ground package will generally be delivered between 9 am and 7 pm to residential addresses, Monday through Friday. Residential orders will sometimes arrive later than 7 pm. Shipments to business addresses will arrive during business hours.

Generally, most carriers' cut-off time for overnight shipments is around 4 PM local time.

How late will UPS deliver? UPS Ground packages are generally delivered anytime Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. (and sometimes later) to residences, and to business addresses during their normal business hours.

UPS has weathered volume declines over the past several quarters, and it is laying off workers and trimming labor hours to match its network capacity with current demand levels. The company plans to cut roughly 12,000 jobs this year, primarily in management and contracted positions.