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McDonald's Breakfast Hours
Breakfast runs from 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and to 11:00 AM at weekends at most restaurants. The changeover happens on the clock, so a few minutes late means the main menu rather than a McMuffin.
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Weekday cutoff 10:30 AM Monday to Friday at most locations
Weekend cutoff 11:00 AM Saturday and Sunday, half an hour longer
Breakfast Hours by Day
| Day | Breakfast starts | Breakfast ends |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Sunday | 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
Hours are set by each franchise, so your local restaurant may differ. 12,966 restaurants open at 6:00 AM or earlier. Updated 12 June 2026.
Breakfast Prices and Calories
Breakfast prices are collected from live restaurant listings and vary by restaurant. Updated 12 June 2026.
What Changes When Breakfast Ends
At the cutoff the grills switch over, and that is a physical change rather than a menu setting. Egg McMuffins, McGriddles, hash browns and the biscuit range come off, and the burgers, McNuggets and fries come on. Kitchens need the same equipment for both, which is the reason the two menus cannot run side by side and why All Day Breakfast was withdrawn in 2020 after five years.
A handful of items bridge the gap. McCafé drinks run all day, so a coffee or a latte is available whichever menu is up. Hotcakes are sometimes held a little past the cutoff where stock allows, but that is at the restaurant's discretion rather than policy.
If breakfast matters to your morning, the practical move is to check the opening time of your nearest restaurant rather than the cutoff. A location that opens at 6:00 AM gives four and a half hours of breakfast, one that opens at 7:00 AM gives three and a half. Opening times differ restaurant by restaurant across all 13,441 of them, so the restaurant's own listing or a quick phone call is the reliable check. The hours page covers holiday trading.
Breakfast Hours Questions
What time does McDonald's stop serving breakfast?
Breakfast usually ends at 10:30 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM at weekends. The switch happens on the clock rather than when stock runs out, so arriving at 10:35 on a Tuesday means the main menu. Individual franchises can set a different cutoff.
What time does McDonald's start serving breakfast?
Most restaurants start breakfast at 5:00 AM, and the 2,770 that trade 24 hours switch over to the morning menu at the same time. 12,966 restaurants open at 6:00 AM or earlier.
Does McDonald's serve breakfast all day?
No. All Day Breakfast ran in the United States from 2015 and was withdrawn in 2020. The morning menu now stops at the usual cutoff, so breakfast is a morning-only menu again.
Is breakfast served later at weekends?
Yes, at most restaurants. Saturday and Sunday typically run to 11:00 AM against 10:30 AM on weekdays, which is the extra half hour most people are looking for.
What is the cheapest McDonald's breakfast item?
Sausage McMuffin at $2.99 is the lowest priced item on the breakfast menu, at 400 calories. The full menu with prices is listed above.
Which McDonald's breakfast has the fewest calories?
Hash Browns is the lightest at 140 calories, followed by Bagel Plain at 270. The heaviest is Big Breakfast with Hotcakes at 1340.
Can I still get hash browns after breakfast ends?
Not usually. Hash browns come off with the rest of the morning menu at the cutoff. Some restaurants keep serving them while stock lasts, but it is not something to count on.
Do breakfast hours vary by location?
Yes. Each franchise sets its own hours, and a restaurant that opens later starts breakfast later. The seven day hours for every restaurant are in the store locator, so check the one nearest you.