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Claude peak hours: session limits drain faster on weekdays 13:00–19:00 UTC

Since March 27, 2026, Claude's 5-hour session limits drain faster during weekday peak hours, 13:00–19:00 UTC. Weekly limits are unchanged, and limits drain at normal speed outside that window and all weekend.

ClaudeLimit changeEnded
Offer
13:00–19:00 UTC
Started
Mar 27, 2026
Who
Free, Pro, Max, Team

Verified Sep 16, 2026The Register

Good to know

  • Enterprise plans are not affected.
  • Claude Code on Pro and Max has been exempt since May 6, 2026.

Questions about this deal

Since March 27, 2026, Claude's 5-hour session limits drain faster during weekday peak hours, 13:00–19:00 UTC. Weekly limits are unchanged, and limits drain at normal speed outside that window and all weekend.

Free, Pro, Max, Team

On Mar 27, 2026.

From The Register (https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/26/anthropic_tweaks_usage_limits/). PromoClock last checked it on Sep 16, 2026.

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