The Oscars ceremony starts at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (4 p.m. Pacific Time) on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Quick Scoop

  • Official start time (US): 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on ABC, also streaming on Hulu in the U.S.
  • Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • Red carpet (US, main broadcast): The official Oscars red carpet show begins around 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT.
  • Earlier red carpet coverage: E! starts with pre-pre-show coverage in the afternoon (for 2026, E! programming starts as early as 2/1c, with a bigger red carpet block from 4/3c).
  • UK time: The ceremony starts at 23:00 GMT on ITV, with red carpet coverage from 22:15 GMT.

Fast reference (time zones)

Region Ceremony start time Red carpet start (approx.) Channel / platform
US Eastern 7:00 p.m. ET 6:30 p.m. ET (official), earlier on E! ABC, Hulu
US Pacific 4:00 p.m. PT 3:30 p.m. PT (official), earlier on E! ABC, Hulu
UK (GMT) 23:00 GMT 22:15 GMT ITV
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If you just want to catch the awards themselves, tune in right at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT; if you love fashion and arrivals, hop in at least 30–60 minutes earlier for the red carpet.

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