California dispensaries can sell cannabis only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Pacific Time, and the same window applies to delivery. That is the statewide ceiling set by the Department of Cannabis Control in Cal. Code Regs. tit. 4, § 15403. Cities and counties can set shorter hours, so many stores close well before 10 p.m.
The rule is short and strict. A licensed retailer “shall sell and deliver cannabis goods only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time and 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time.” There is no late-night exception, no medical exception and no exception for delivery. Below, we answer the questions shoppers ask most about late-night buying in California, as of October 29, 2026. For the full set of state rules, see our California marijuana laws guide.
California Dispensary Hours at a Glance
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Earliest legal sale | 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time | 4 CCR 15403 |
| Latest legal sale | 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time | 4 CCR 15403 |
| Delivery hours | Same 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. window | 4 CCR 15403 |
| Can a city set shorter hours? | Yes, local governments keep power to regulate licensed businesses | Bus. & Prof. Code 26200 |
| Where delivery can go | A physical address anywhere in California, not public land, schools, day care or youth centers | 4 CCR 15416 |
| Adult-use daily limit | 28.5 g of flower and 8 g of concentrate | 4 CCR 15409 |
Are There 24-Hour Dispensaries in California?
No. No licensed dispensary in California can legally sell cannabis between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., so a true 24-hour dispensary does not exist in the legal market. The 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. limit in 4 CCR 15403 applies to every licensed retailer, whether it serves adult-use customers, medicinal patients or both.
You may still see a listing or a website that says “open 24 hours.” Treat that as a red flag. It usually means one of three things: the listing is out of date, the “store” is an online menu that takes orders but cannot fill them until morning, or the seller is not licensed at all. Unlicensed sellers are a real problem in California, and their products skip the state’s required lab testing.
The fix is quick: look the business up in the DCC license search before you buy. Every store in our California dispensary directory is a licensed retailer, and each listing shows the store’s posted hours.
Can You Get Weed Delivered Late at Night in California?
Only until 10 p.m. Delivery falls under the same rule as in-store sales: a licensed retailer may deliver cannabis goods only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Pacific Time. In practice, that means a delivery has to reach you before 10 p.m., not just leave the shop before then.
Delivery itself is widely available. The DCC lists three legal ways to buy: in a store, online for in-store pickup, and online for delivery, according to its consumer guide. Under 4 CCR 15416, a licensed delivery employee:
- may deliver only to a physical address in California;
- may deliver to any city or county in the state, as long as the delivery follows the DCC’s delivery rules;
- may not deliver to publicly owned land or to a building leased by a public agency;
- may not deliver to a K-12 school, day care center or youth center;
- may not leave California while carrying cannabis.
Late-night tips: order early in the evening, because many services stop taking orders well before the cutoff to leave time for the drive. Have your ID ready at the door; you must be 21 or older for adult-use purchases, or 18 or older with a physician’s recommendation for medicinal purchases. And if you are staying at a hotel, ask the front desk first. The DCC notes that most hotels do not allow guests to use cannabis in their rooms.
Why Do Some California Dispensaries Close Before 10 p.m.?
Because 10 p.m. is the latest a store may sell under state rules, not the time it must stay open. Cities and counties keep their power to regulate licensed cannabis businesses through local zoning, business licenses and other ordinances under Business and Professions Code 26200, and some use it to set shorter hours in their permits.
Store owners also pick their own schedules within those limits, based on staffing, security and neighborhood traffic. A shop in a downtown nightlife district may run to the 10 p.m. limit seven days a week, while a suburban store may close at 8 or 9 p.m. Holiday hours vary by store, so check the listing or call ahead on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Local control cuts both ways. Many California cities and counties allow no cannabis retail at all: the DCC counted 302 of 540 jurisdictions, about 56%, with no retail as of February 2026. In those places, delivery from a licensed retailer elsewhere in the state is often the only legal way to buy close to home.
Best Dispensary Near LAX
The closest licensed stores to Los Angeles International Airport are in Los Angeles and in neighboring Inglewood, and the same 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. rule applies to all of them. We do not rank stores, but our Los Angeles dispensary page and Inglewood dispensary page list licensed retailers near the airport with addresses and hours.
Before you shop on a layover or arrival day, know the travel rules:
- Do not fly out with it. Air travel is governed by federal law, and adult-use cannabis remains illegal under federal law. In 2018, airport police at LAX said they would not arrest travelers or confiscate amounts within the state possession limit, KTVU reported, but TSA can still refer finds to police. We could not confirm the airport’s current policy, so check before you go. Our federal marijuana law guide explains the federal side.
- Do not cross state lines. The DCC says you cannot take cannabis across state lines, even into another legal state.
- Keep it sealed in the car. State law bars an open container or open package of cannabis while driving or riding in a vehicle (H&S Code 11362.3). A rental car counts.
Landing after 10 p.m.? You will not find a legal sale until 6 a.m. Plan a delivery to your hotel or rental the next day, if the property allows it.
How Much Can You Buy Before Closing Time?
Adult-use customers can buy up to 28.5 grams of non-concentrated cannabis and 8 grams of concentrated cannabis per day, under the DCC’s daily purchase limit in 4 CCR 15409. Squeezing in a purchase at 9:50 p.m. does not change the limit, and the state possession limit of 28.5 grams and 8 grams of concentrate still applies once you leave the store.
Taxes also stay the same at any hour: the state cannabis excise tax is 15% as of October 2026, plus sales tax and any local cannabis tax, according to the CDTFA.
What This Means for You
- Plan for 10 p.m., not midnight. No legal store or delivery service in California can sell after 10 p.m. or before 6 a.m.
- Check posted hours. Your city may require earlier closing, and many stores pick shorter hours on their own.
- Order delivery early. The driver must complete the sale by 10 p.m.
- Verify the license. “Open 24 hours” is a sign the seller may be unlicensed. Use the DCC license search or our directory.
- Know where you will use it. Public places, cars and most hotel rooms are off limits. Our cannabis laws hub links every state guide.
California Dispensary Hours FAQ
What time do dispensaries open in California?
No earlier than 6 a.m. Pacific Time. Many stores open at 8, 9 or 10 a.m., so check the listing for the store you plan to visit.
Do medical dispensaries have different hours?
No. The 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. rule in 4 CCR 15403 applies to every licensed retailer, including stores that serve medicinal patients.
Can I place a delivery order after 10 p.m.?
An app may let you browse or queue an order, but a licensed retailer cannot sell or deliver it until 6 a.m. Check the service’s own cutoff, which is often earlier than 10 p.m.
Is the 10 p.m. cutoff based on local time?
Yes. The rule uses Pacific Time, which covers all of California.
Can a dispensary stay open later if the city allows it?
No. A city can set shorter hours than the state allows, but it cannot extend sales past 10 p.m., because the state rule applies to every licensed retailer.
Are there dispensaries open on Christmas or Thanksgiving?
Some are, some are not. State rules do not set holiday closures, so hours are up to each store and its local permit. Call ahead.
Hours, limits and taxes as of October 29, 2026. Rules change and local rules may be stricter: check the store’s posted hours and our California law guide before you shop. General information, not legal advice.
