When is Top of The Rock open?
Every day, 8 AM–12 AM.
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ViewpointDiamond District
Top of The Rock
Survey Observation Deck
- 4.774k reviews
- $$
- Open now · till midnight
Top of the Rock offers sweeping, cinematic views of Manhattan from indoor and outdoor observation levels. Expect spacious viewing terraces, informative exhibits about the building's history, and efficient ticketed entry—ideal for photography, skyline appreciation, and quick cultural stops. The atmosphere is lively but relaxed, with panoramic perspectives that reward visitors who want iconic New York views and sunset opportunities.
Quick answers
Top of The Rock in short
When is the best time to visit Top of The Rock?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
How much does Top of The Rock cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Top of The Rock?
30 Rockefeller Plaza,New York, NY 10112.
Right now · 1:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till midnight
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- Feels
- 54°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 2pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till midnight- monday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- thursday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- friday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- saturday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- sundayToday
- 8 AM–12 AM
Where and how
- 1 Top of The Rock
- 2 Magnolia Bakery · 2 min
- 3 Duomo51 · 2 min
- 4 The Halal Guys · 4 min
- 5 Urban Hawker · 4 min
Good to know
- Price $$
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 74k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Sunset views
- Scenic views
- Rooftop seating
- Historic landmarks
The feel
- Spacious
- Lively
- Historic
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Solo friendly
Around Diamond District
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Magnolia BakeryBakery · 2 min walk
Duomo51Italian · 2 min walk
Good nowThe Halal GuysHalal · 4 min walk
Good nowUrban HawkerFood hall · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses 2 pm–3 pm.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesFrom 2 pm