The AP World History: Modern exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes long from start to finish, not counting sign‑in and other admin time.

Quick breakdown

  • Section I: 1 hour 35 minutes total (multiple‑choice + short answer).
* Multiple‑choice: 55 questions in 55 minutes.

* Short‑answer (SAQs): 3 questions in 40 minutes.
  • Break: About 10 minutes between Section I and II (this can vary slightly by test site).
  • Section II: 1 hour 40 minutes total (free‑response).
* DBQ: 1 document‑based question, 60 minutes recommended, including a 15‑minute reading period.

* LEQ: 1 long essay question, 40 minutes.

Overall, you’ll be actively testing a bit over three hours, so it helps to practice at least once in a full, timed run so the length doesn’t feel overwhelming on exam day.

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