The Oscars ceremony in 2026 is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. Pacific) and is expected to run a little over three hours, so it will likely end around 10:15–10:30 p.m. ET (about 7:15–7:30 p.m. PT).

When do the Oscars end?

For the 2026 show specifically:

  • The 98th Academy Awards take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • Broadcast start time is 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
  • Outlets covering the show report that it is expected to last over three hours , which points to a rough end time a little after 10 p.m. ET.

Historically, recent Oscars telecasts tend to land in the 3–3.5 hour range, so planning for it to end between 10 and 10:30 p.m. ET is usually safe.

Quick timing reference (2026)

Region Approx. End Time
US Eastern (ET) ~10:15–10:30 p.m.
US Pacific (PT) ~7:15–7:30 p.m.
UK (GMT) ~2:15–2:30 a.m. (next day)
Times can slip later if speeches or bits run long, but that’s the general window based on current 2026 guidance and recent show lengths.

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