List of last call times around the world Last call (bar term)

1 list of last call times around world

1.1 australia
1.2 austria
1.3 belgium
1.4 canada
1.5 china
1.6 croatia
1.7 dominican republic
1.8 finland
1.9 germany
1.10 greece
1.11 india
1.12 ireland
1.13 israel
1.14 italy
1.15 japan
1.16 new zealand
1.17 norway
1.18 sweden
1.19 united states
1.20 united kingdom

list of last call times around world
australia

in new south wales, there no specified closing time, although in residential areas bars required close @ midnight. in non-residential areas bars open 24 hours. however, six-hour daily closure period applies new licences (and extended hours authorisations) granted 30 october 2008; period nominated depending on individual , community circumstances.

during significant part of 20th century, bars in australia , new zealand closed @ 6 p.m. law. resulting rush buy drinks after work known 6 o clock swill.

austria

bar closing hours in austria regulated federated states. in states bars must close @ 4 a.m. although many places have special permits close later. in capital vienna bars , clubs allowed stay open until 6 a.m. alcohol allowed served until bar or club closes.

belgium

there no legally mandated last call in belgium; many bars stay open night.

canada

british columbia: last call serving alcohol 2:00 a.m. provincially, municipalities can lower last call down 12 a.m. or raise 4 a.m. if choose. downtown vancouver s last call moved 4:00 a.m. subsequently lowered 3 a.m. on new year s eve last call extended 4 a.m. province wide if food available patrons @ premises. regulated liquor stores (both private , government-operated) can sell off-premises alcohol 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m, government-operated liquor stores typically closing before 9 p.m.
alberta: last call , sale of alcohol store or establishment 2 a.m. province wide. in establishment, customer may have no more 2 drinks in possession after 1 a.m. or last call, whatever comes first.
manitoba: last call , sale of alcohol store or establishment 2 a.m. province wide. during special events, establishments permitted serve alcohol until 3 a.m.
ontario: last call 2:00 a.m. province wide, although province has authority grant waivers allow closing @ 4 a.m. during special events. on new years eve licensed premises allowed serve until 3:00 a.m. in cases there added 45 minute consumption period allowing patrons additional time consume purchases after alcohol sales have ended. alcohol sales occur within regulated stores close between 9 p.m. or 11 p.m. depending on location or store (lcbo, beer store, wine stores or selected grocery stores). @ establishments servers/bartenders last call each table individually before 2 a.m. ensure can order last round of drinks if want.
quebec: last call 3 a.m. province wide establishments serving alcohol (with exceptions), while sale of alcohol store restricted after 11 p.m. bars across river ottawa (hull area) close @ 2 a.m. match ontario counterparts.
new brunswick: last call 1:45 a.m.
newfoundland , labrador: last call 2 a.m. on monday, tuesday , wednesday , 3 a.m. rest of week. there half hour consumption period before bars must close.
nova scotia: last call establishments 2 a.m., cabaret businesses allowed serve until 3:30 a.m.
saskatchewan: last call 2 a.m. on new years eve s extended until 2:30 a.m. (on jan. 1).
northwest territories; yukon: last call 2 a.m., extended 3 a.m. on new year s eve.

china

many bars, ktvs , night clubs have no specific last call , continue sell alcohol , stay open provided there paying customers present. however, during sensitive times national security increased (i.e. olympics, 60th anniversary of prc) closing times may in effect in cities between 1 , 3 a.m. alcohol sold through retailers 24 hours day.

croatia

according state law, establishments serve drinks can register bars, in case allowed open in inhabited areas in indoor spaces , between 21:00 , 06:00, while no such restrictions exist if bars located outside inhabited areas. various exceptions can made bars located in transit facilities, if approved local authorities, etc. prescribed working hours bars frequent point of contention between city authorities , local businessmen, particularly during summer tourist season.

dominican republic

the dominican republic has alcohol curfew starting @ 2:00am, excepting on non-religious national holidays. not applicable on residential dwellings.

finland

bars allowed serve drinks until 1.30 a.m., provincial government may @ proprietor s request grant extensions 3.30 a.m. extensions require establishment maintain higher standard of amenities, service , entertainment by, example, providing coat check, entertainment programming such dj or live music, , general cleanliness , , feel count.

a last call not announced per se, custom lights flashed few times (or in case of dimly lit establishment such night club, lights left on) notify customers serving drinks over.

germany

bar closing hours in germany regulated federated states or cities. since 2000s many federated states , cities have abolished or relaxed regulations. in many states , cities bars must close cleaning hour 5 6 a.m. open-air locations beer gardens must close @ 11 p.m. or 12 a.m. reduce noise pollution. exceptions may exist weekends, carnival , new year s eve etc. not cities strictly enforce regulation.

greece

in greece bars, cafeterias, clubs , stay open long there customers inside. cafeterias stay open until 11 p.m., bars until 2 a.m. , clubs until in morning, there no last call whatsoever. in 1994 stelios papathemelis minister public order @ time passed law mandating closing of bars @ 2 a.m. law unpopular, never materialized , abolished few years later.

india

india closing time of bars vary in different states. in delhi 1am, mumbai 1:30am, chennai, hyderabad , kolkata @ midnight. in chandigarh 1am weekdays , 2am weekends. in bangalore 11:30pm on weekdays , 1am on friday , saturday nights.

ireland

bar closing hours governed intoxicating liquor act 2000. generally, bars must close @ 23:30 sunday thursday , 00:30 on friday , saturday. there special provisions holidays , festivals. however, bars may extended license until 02:30 night (and many do). many nightclubs (particularly in dublin) open later, in breach of licencing laws - until 03:00 or 04:00 in cases.

israel

in israel there no specific closing times , country has liberal alcohol laws. bars , clubs in entertainment districts serve alcohol practically 24 hours day, while in residential districts local regulations apply; establishments serve alcohol outside may have call guests inside after midnight or close completely.

in 2006 knesset member ruhama avraham attempted pass bill in parliament forbid selling alcohol between 2 , 6 a.m. bill faced severe resistance bar , restaurant owners , drawn back.

in tel aviv, bars fined remaining open past 1 am. though few bars close @ time, forced pay back-door tax municipality, no recourse national government. number of bars contemplating closing @ required time , during internationally promoted events such gay pride week in protest of city s underhanded hypocrisy in promoting city never sleeps while @ same time fining establishments make such hot tourist mecca.

alcohol no longer sold around clock in grocery stores, , no sales allowed between 23:00 , 6:00.

italy

italy not have legally mandated closing time. alcohol may served or sold anywhere 24 hours day, 7 days week. in rome, ordinance passed in january 2009 make 2 a.m. last call in campo de fiori , neighborhoods of trastevere , testaccio. new last call time these areas initiated curtail nighttime commotion in these popular parts of rome.

japan

japan not have legally mandated closing time. alcohol may served or sold anywhere 24 hours day, 7 days week.

new zealand

until december 18, 2013 bars close @ time wanted (often 7am). december 18, 2013 bars , nightclubs must close @ 4am. special conditions apply on holy/ maundy thursday, holy saturday (aka easter eve,) day before anzac day , christmas eve bars must close doors midnight (however private bars , workingmen s clubs can stay open beyond curfew) . there period in new zealand history pubs closed @ 6pm , not open on sundays.

norway

last call laws vary. cities , towns free impose more restrictive regulations, no later 3 a.m.

city-specific laws


oslo: 3 a.m.
bergen: 2:30 a.m. - 3 a.m @ places plays live music.
trondheim: 2 a.m.
stavanger: 3 a.m.; applies venues age restriction 21 years.
moss: 2:30 a.m.
fredrikstad: 1:30 a.m.
[[]]: 3 a.m.
bodø: 3 a.m.
harstad: 3 a.m.
hamar: 1:30 a.m.
kristiansand: 2 a.m.
molde: 2 a.m.
Ålesund: 3 a.m.
drammen: 3 a.m.
tønsberg: 3 a.m.
tromsø: 3 a.m.
kirkenes: 2 a.m.
arendal: 2 a.m.
kongsberg: 2 a.m.
larvik: 2 a.m.
longyearbyen: 2 a.m.

out of 429 counties of norway, 50% have established closing time or last call @ 2 a.m. 1 in 7 counties serve drinks until laws maximum allowance @ 3 a.m. major decrease on last few years, because of governments beliefs in reduced drinking hours equals less fighting, noise, disturbance, etc.

sweden

in sweden explicit last calls not take place, violate political principle not encourage people drink more. latest allowed closing time of bars , restaurant decided municipality, regulated national laws , rules. standard latest time 1 a.m. in many cities later time can allowed on conditions, high security , staff educated in responsible serving of alcohol. in of largest cities, closing time late 5 a.m. occurs.

united states


state-specific laws


alabama: 2 a.m. (many bars , nightclubs in birmingham serve alcohol past 2 a.m. licensing , determine last call when business diminishes. there @ least 1 nightclub in city serves alcohol 24/7 365 days year.)
alaska: 5 a.m.; while cities restrict further, not (primarily smaller matanuska-susitna valley towns), , villages dry.
arizona: 2 a.m.
arkansas: 2 a.m.
california: 2 a.m.
colorado: 2 a.m.
connecticut: 2 a.m. friday , saturday nights. 1 a.m. sunday through thursday. 3 a.m. new year s eve (day)
delaware: last call 12:45 a.m. service must stop @ 1 a.m. drinks must removed tables 2 a.m. service resumes @ 9 a.m.
district of columbia: 3 a.m. on friday night, saturday night, , night before federal or d.c. holiday; 4 a.m. on night of new year s eve , beginning of daylight saving time; 2 a.m. other nights.
florida: last call set statewide 2 a.m., cities have passed exemptions law, notably tampa, st. petersburg, , pinellas county (3 a.m.), broward county (4 a.m.), key west (4 a.m.), , miami (24 hours in miami entertainment district). liquor store closing times vary county.
georgia: varies county (most set @ 2 a.m., while others may have different times or no time @ all). in atlanta, bars allowed close @ 2:30 a.m., underground atlanta can operate until 4 a.m.
hawaii: 4 a.m., not bars qualify 4 a.m. license , must close @ 2 a.m.
idaho: 2 a.m.
illinois: 1 a.m. through 3 a.m., varies municipality. in chicago regular license bars 2 a.m. sunday through friday 3 a.m. saturday. bars have late night license allowing close 2 hours later 4 a.m. sunday through friday 5 a.m. saturday.
indiana: 3 a.m. (was 12:30 on sundays, not currently)
iowa: 2 a.m.
kansas: 2 a.m. (in 17 counties allow bars without limitation)
kentucky: 2 a.m. in louisville bars may buy 4 a.m. licenses.
louisiana: there no statewide closing time. bars may remain open 24 hours day, 7 days week. except, louisiana law provides:

governing authority of municipality within parish [louisiana has parishes instead of counties] population between fifty-three thousand , fifty-seven thousand persons according recent federal decennial census may enact ordinances regulate closing times of bars located within municipality, subject approval majority of qualified electors of municipality voting @ election held purpose.

maine: 1 a.m.
maryland: 2 a.m.
massachusetts: 2 a.m., although cities , towns can (and do) set last call earlier. alcohol sales stop 30 minutes prior closing time.
michigan: 2 a.m.
minnesota: 2 a.m. many cities have 1 a.m. restriction.
mississippi: 12:00 midnight or 1:00 a.m.; depending on city. larger metro areas adhere after midnight policy. casinos not have last call.
missouri: 1:30 a.m. in of state; 3:00 a.m. in specially licensed establishments in 2 largest metropolises of st. louis , kansas city, , surrounding areas.
montana: last call bars , taverns around 1:30 a.m. however, 1 can purchase beer many local gas stations , grocery stores until 2 a.m. state law reads, agency liquor stores may remain open during period between 8 a.m. , 2 a.m. in spite of this, liquor stores close on or before 10 p.m. exception of casino/liquor stores.
nebraska: 1 a.m.; except municipalities (omaha & lincoln) allowed stay open until 2am.
nevada: there no set statewide closing time. bars may remain open 24 hours day, 7 days week.
new hampshire: statewide 1:00 a.m., bars must close @ 1:30 a.m. call last call @ 12:45 a.m.
new jersey: no statewide closing time. municipalities set last call @ 2 a.m. atlantic city serves 24 hours. ocean city dry town.
new mexico: 2 a.m.
new york: under state law, establishments must stop serving alcohol 4 a.m., actual closing time left each of new york s 62 counties. 4 a.m. time applies in new york city; clubs , bars may remain open without serving alcohol; may start serving @ 7 a.m. except on sunday, when sales begin @ noon. last call 4 a.m. in saratoga springs, buffalo, , albany. binghamton has last call of 3 a.m., syracuse , rochester have time of 2 a.m., , elmira, geneva, , ithaca have time of 1 a.m. rural counties may earlier.
north carolina: last call 2 a.m. statewide. on weekdays , saturday alcohol can sold beginning @ 7 a.m., on sunday alcohol sales begin @ noon. liquor stores (abc) closed on sundays.
north dakota: 1 a.m., recent legislation allows each county , city local option set 2 a.m. closing time. north dakota s closing time strict. drinks must off tables , bar closed mandatory closing time.
ohio: last call 2 a.m. statewide, although establishments may acquire licenses allow them serve until 2:30 a.m. store-bought beer & wine sales stop @ 1 a.m. liquor on 42 proof may purchased in state-approved stores—sales stop @ 10 p.m.
oklahoma: 2 a.m.
oregon: 2:30 a.m.
pennsylvania: 2 a.m. in taverns, 3 a.m. in membership-only clubs statewide. sales may begin 7 a.m. pennsylvania liquor control board–operated liquor stores (known wine & spirits shoppes , or commonly called state stores ) operate various hours, never open before 9 a.m. , never close later 10 p.m. ten percent of state stores, of near borders of commonwealth, open 12 p.m. 5 p.m. on sundays.
rhode island: 1 a.m. 7 days week. 2 a.m. in providence on friday , saturday nights , nights before state-recognized holiday.
south carolina: set county or municipality. no alcohol sales (on or off premises) permitted on sundays, except in aiken city, columbia, charleston, greenville / north augusta, south carolina, spartanburg, , myrtle beach area.
south dakota: 2 a.m.
tennessee: 3 a.m.
texas: serving stops @ 2 a.m. drinks must 2:15, liquor stores can open 10 a.m. 9 p.m. monday through saturday. beer , wine may sold in other stores until 1 a.m. on saturdays , until midnight on other day of week.
utah: last call 1 a.m., , establishments must closed 2 a.m.
vermont: 2 a.m., 3 a.m on new year s eve
virginia: on-premises drinks must 2 a.m. if daylight saving time ending, first instance of 2 a.m. counts. bars possess grandfathered licenses obtained before current last call instituted, allowing them sell @ time. off-premises premises must stop midnight. liquors can acquired off-premises consumption @ state-run liquor stores have stricter hours.
washington: 2 a.m.
west virginia: 3 a.m.
wisconsin: 2:00 a.m. sunday through thursday, 2:30 a.m. friday , saturday. no closing time on new year s eve.
wyoming: 2 a.m.


city-specific laws


albany, new york: 4 a.m.
atlanta: 2:30 a.m.; 4:00 a.m. in underground atlanta. midnight on sunday night/monday morning.
atlantic city: bars may stay open 24 hours day, 7 days week.
austin: 2 a.m.
baltimore: 2 a.m.
bloomington , normal, illinois: 1 a.m. on weeknights, 2 a.m. on weekends.
bloomington, indiana: 3 a.m.
boston: 2 a.m.
buffalo: 4 a.m., 24 hours on specific holidays.
champaign, illinois: 2 a.m.
charlotte: 2 a.m.
chicago: bars may choose close @ 2 a.m. or earlier. may alternately extension allows them close @ 4 a.m. or earlier. on saturdays, closing times shifted hour 3 , 5 a.m.
cincinnati: 2:15 a.m. last call; 2:30 a.m. closing time.
cleveland: 2:30 a.m.
columbus: 2:30 a.m.
denver: 2 a.m.
florence, south carolina: 2 a.m. hard liquor, 3 a.m. beer. includes sundays bar defined private club may operate 7 days week, otherwise last call midnight saturday night, until establishment reopens business on monday.
fort wayne, indiana: 3 a.m.
houston: alcohol service stops @ 2:00 a.m.
indianapolis: 3 a.m.
kansas city, missouri: 1:30 a.m. bars, 3:00 a.m. specially licensed bars in geographic areas. 6:00 a.m. 1 bar only, mutual musicians foundation.
key west, florida: 4 a.m.
las vegas, nevada: bars may stay open 24 hours day, 7 days week.
los angeles: 2 a.m.
lexington, kentucky: 2:30 a.m.
louisville, kentucky: 2 a.m. or 4 a.m., depending on license.
miami: 5 a.m.; bars may stay open 24 hours, 7 days week in downtown entertainment district.
minneapolis / saint paul: 2 a.m.
mobile: no last call bars operating under private club license
new orleans: bars may stay open 24 hours, 7 days week.
new york city: 4 a.m., nightclubs permitted stay open after 4 a.m. cannot serve alcohol.
pensacola, florida: 3 a.m. (within city limits, 2 a.m. county)
peoria, illinois: bars in downtown district may stay open until 4 a.m. bars in other areas may stay open until 1 a.m. sunday through wednesday , 2 a.m. thursday through saturday. bars may stay open 2 hours later normal closing hours on new year s eve, providing additional patrons not allowed after normal closing hours.
phoenix / scottsdale: 2 a.m.
philadelphia: 2 a.m.
pittsburgh: 2 a.m.
providence: 2 a.m. on weekends, , nights before state-recognized holiday. 1 a.m. on weeknights.
rochester, new york: 2 a.m.
salt lake city: 1 a.m.
san diego: 2 a.m.
san francisco: 2 a.m.
saratoga springs, new york: 4 a.m.
savannah, georgia: 3 a.m.
seattle, washington: 2 a.m.
shreveport, louisiana: 6 a.m. downtown, 2 a.m. everywhere else.
st. louis: 1:30 a.m. bars, 3:00 a.m. bars
st. petersburg, florida: 3 a.m.
tampa: 3 a.m.
washington, d.c.: 3 a.m. on friday night, saturday night, , night before federal or dc holiday; 4 a.m. on night of new year s eve; 2 a.m. other nights.

united kingdom

the average last call time between 11pm , 1am in municipalities birmingham, london, telford , sherborne. information taken 2 hundred bars 2014 2016. bars , clubs can apply individual licenses allowing them shut @ anytime between 11pm , 5am . establishments in big cities have 24 hour licenses.