The Oscars ceremony typically runs about 3 to 3.5 hours and usually ends around 10:30–11:00 p.m. Eastern (7:30–8:00 p.m. Pacific). For 2026, the show is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, so you can expect it to wrap up close to 10:30–11 p.m. ET if it follows the usual pattern.

A quick way to think about it:

  • Red carpet shows: usually start 1–2 hours before the main ceremony.
  • Main telecast: about 3+ hours long, including ad breaks and musical performances.

So if you tune in at the listed start time, plan for the Oscars to finish late evening local U.S. time.