The USPS will complete its daily deliveries by 5 pm. local time, Mondays to Saturdays. Your package may be delivered in the morning if it’s ready after 5 pm. in your area. If your USPS package tracking data shows your package is in your destined place after 5 pm., it likely won’t be delivered until the next morning.
Sometimes a USPS carrier may deliver something beyond 5 pm., but they do not guarantee that you will get your package in the evening. Delivery time varies from type of service with USPS. It may be possible that the package is still in transit and is not lost or delayed depending on what class of mail is being used and how long ago it was mailed. The following table outlines the delivery standards for various parcel and mail classes and indicates how long you should wait before you contact customer assistance with a concern.
| MAIL TYPE | DELIVERY TIME | CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE AFTER |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Mail Express® | 1-2 calendar days (guaranteed) | 6 PM (local time) on the Guaranteed Delivery Date |
| Priority Mail® | 1, 2, or 3 business days (not guaranteed) | 5 or more days from the date of mailing |
| First-Class Mail® | 1-5 business days (not guaranteed) | 5 or more days from the date of mailing |
| First-Class Package Service® | 1-5 business days (not guaranteed) | 5 or more days from the date of mailing |
| USPS Retail Ground® | 2-5 business days* (not guaranteed) | 5 or more days from the date of mailing |
| Parcel Select Ground® | 2-5 business days* (not guaranteed) | 5 or more days from the date of mailing |
| Parcel Select Lightweight® | 2-8 business days* (not guaranteed) | 14 or more days from the date of mailing |
| Package Services:Media Mail®Bound Printed MatterLibrary Mail | 2-8 business days* (not guaranteed) | 14 or more days from the date of mailing |
| Periodicals | 3-9 business days* (not guaranteed) | 14 or more days from the date of mailing |
| USPS Marketing Mail® | 3-10 business days (not guaranteed) | 14 or more days from the date of mailing |