You know what “Out for Delivery” means. But do you know how long it actually takes for packages to be delivered once they hit the “Out for Delivery” phase? While such a common question, this can be a hard one to answer. Figure out why below!
How Long Does “Out for Delivery” Take on Amazon?
Once your Amazon package is “Out for Delivery”, it can take up to 12 hours for your package to be delivered. This timeframe can change depending on the mail carrier that is delivering your package and their normal business hours. Weather and time of year can also affect the timeframe.
There’s so much more you should know about when to expect your package once it’s “Out for Delivery”. Keep on reading to learn more!
What Time of the Day Do Amazon Orders Go “Out for Delivery”?
Amazon deliveries often go “Out for Delivery” in the morning when mail carriers put them on the trucks they will be using to deliver their packages for the day. This varies, depending on each mail carrier.
On average, however, 6 am to 8 am tends to be the timeframe when orders will first go “Out for Delivery”. Drivers will stay out working until all packages are delivered. This could mean that packages will be delivered as late as 8 pm to 10 pm.
Amazon Delivery Times
Amazon delivery times can vary depending on the carrier you have chosen to deliver your package. From the table below, you can see the timeframes that packages are out for delivery for each of the carriers Amazon use.
| Carrier | “Out for Delivery” Timeframes |
| Amazon Delivery | 6 am to 10 pm |
| DHL Express | 8 am to 8 pm |
| FedEx | 8 am to 8 pm |
| UPS | 9 am to 9 pm |
| USPS | 9 am to 5 pm |
When Amazon packages arrive can be confusing, but as long as you know that your package is “Out for Delivery”, you know you can expect it by the end of the day!
Estimate How Long Your Amazon Order Is Out for Delivery
While it can be very difficult to find out how long your Amazon order is “Out for Delivery” before it is finally delivered to you, there are a few things you can do to try to estimate! First, it helps to find out which mail carrier will be delivering your package.
This can easily be found through Amazon, as it will state who is delivering your package in the “Your Orders” section. Once you find out which mail carrier is in possession of your order, you can use the table above to learn what the general timeframe is.
USPS often delivers packages. You can bet on receiving your Amazon order through USPS when you get your normal mail delivery. For many people, this tends to be sometime in the afternoon.
When it comes to UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other carriers, you can probably expect your Amazon package to be out for as much as 12 hours before it’s delivered to you.
Also, take into consideration if you’ve ordered during a peak week or month. For example, if you’ve ordered during the hectic holiday shopping season in December, you probably won’t get your package until later in the day.
Amazon packages can arrive early — but only in certain circumstances. Understanding your situation and when you’ve ordered, as well as who is delivering your package, can help you understand what to expect!
How Long Are Amazon Prime Orders Out for Delivery?
Amazon Prime orders are “Out for Delivery” for the same time frame as regular non-Prime deliveries. Prime members only benefit from faster shipping; they do not get faster “Out for Delivery” timeframes.
Sundays are the only days where this can differ, as Amazon Prime members tend to be the only ones who can benefit from Sunday deliveries.
Track Your Amazon Order While It’s Out for Delivery
It’s very easy to track your Amazon order! Through your Amazon account, you can easily track your package to learn where it is and when it is “Out for Delivery”.
You can do this by:
- Going to Your Account
- Finding your order
- Clicking “Track Package”
Conclusion
When an Amazon order is “Out for Delivery”, it can take up to 12 hours for the package to be delivered to you, depending on the mail carrier. On average, packages will be delivered anywhere from 6 am to 10 pm once they are marked “Out for Delivery”.