Typical US hours · Your restaurant may differ
Burger King Hours: Breakfast, Lunch and Late Night
Most Burger King hours run from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM or midnight, seven days a week, and many drive-thrus stay open later than the dining room. Breakfast is served from opening until 10:30 AM, and the lunch and dinner menu runs from 10:30 AM until closing.
Each restaurant's owner sets its exact hours. So, use the summary below as a guide and confirm your location in the official Burger King restaurant locator before a late-night or early-morning trip.
Typical Burger King hours at a glance
| Service | Typical hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | 6:00 AM | Some open at 5:00 AM; a few 24-hour locations never close |
| Breakfast | 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM | Every day, including weekends |
| Lunch | 10:30 AM onward | Same menu as dinner |
| Dinner | Until closing | No separate dinner menu |
| Dining room closes | 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM | Often earlier than the drive-thru |
| Drive-thru closes | 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM | Many busy locations stay open later or 24 hours |
Burger King breakfast hours
Burger King serves breakfast from opening, usually 6:00 AM, until 10:30 AM at most US restaurants. The hours are the same on Saturday and Sunday, so there is no weekend breakfast extension.
At 10:30 AM, the kitchen switches to the lunch menu. Breakfast items such as the Croissan'wich, French Toast Sticks and hash browns then disappear until the next morning. See the full Burger King breakfast menu for prices and calories.
Burger King lunch and dinner hours
Lunch starts at 10:30 AM, and the same menu continues until the restaurant closes. Therefore, Whoppers, chicken sandwiches, nuggets and fries are available all afternoon and evening at the same prices. Our lunch and dinner menu lists every item.
What time does Burger King close?
Most Burger King dining rooms close between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM. The drive-thru often stays open until midnight or 1:00 AM, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
Some restaurants near highways, airports and busy city centers are open 24 hours. At those locations, the drive-thru may be the only option overnight, and the breakfast menu begins early in the morning.
Is Burger King open 24 hours?
Some Burger King restaurants are open 24 hours, but most are not. The quickest way to check is the restaurant locator on the official site or the Burger King app, which shows each store's hours and whether the drive-thru is open late.
Burger King holiday hours
Burger King restaurants stay open on most holidays, although many shorten their hours. Because owners decide their own schedules, holiday hours can differ even between two nearby locations.
| Holiday | What to expect |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Open at most locations, sometimes with a later opening |
| Easter Sunday | Open at most locations, often with shorter hours |
| Memorial Day | Regular hours at most locations |
| Fourth of July | Regular or slightly shorter hours |
| Labor Day | Regular hours at most locations |
| Thanksgiving Day | Many open with reduced hours; some close |
| Christmas Eve | Open, often closing early in the evening |
| Christmas Day | Many locations closed; some open with limited hours |
| New Year's Eve | Open, sometimes closing early |
Check before you go on a holiday
Holiday hours are the most likely to change. Call the restaurant or check it in the Burger King app on the day, especially on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
How to check hours for your Burger King
Open the locator
Go to the official Burger King restaurant locator or open the Burger King app.
Enter your ZIP code
Pick the restaurant you plan to visit from the map or list.
Read the hours
Check both dining room and drive-thru hours, because they are often different.
Order ahead if it is late
Placing a mobile order confirms that the kitchen is open and serving.
Burger King hours FAQs
What time does Burger King open?
Most Burger King restaurants open at 6:00 AM. Some open at 5:00 AM, and a small number are open 24 hours.
What time does Burger King stop serving breakfast?
Burger King stops serving breakfast at 10:30 AM at most restaurants, every day of the week.
What time does Burger King start serving lunch?
Lunch starts at 10:30 AM, right after breakfast ends, and runs until closing.
Is Burger King open on Christmas Day?
Some Burger King restaurants open on Christmas Day with limited hours, but many close. Check your restaurant in the Burger King app before you go.
Is Burger King open on Thanksgiving?
Many Burger King restaurants open on Thanksgiving with reduced hours. Because hours vary by owner, confirm your location on the day.
Does the Burger King drive-thru stay open later than the dining room?
Yes, at most restaurants. The dining room often closes an hour or more before the drive-thru.