When is United States Capitol open?
Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–4:30 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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United States Capitol
- 4.75.1k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Seat of the U.S. Congress; free guided tours start at the Capitol Visitor Center, with advance reservations advised.
Quick answers
United States Capitol in short
When is the best time to visit United States Capitol?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is United States Capitol indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is United States Capitol good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does United States Capitol cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book United States Capitol?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at United States Capitol?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is United States Capitol?
Washington, DC 20004.
Is United States Capitol wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: hearing loop, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 9 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
58°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 58°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 9am
60° - 10am64°
- 11am67°
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
Closed now- monday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- tuesday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- thursday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- friday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- saturday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 United States Capitol
- 2 The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center · 1 min
- 3 US Capitol Grounds · 1 min
- 4 Peace Monument · 5 min
- 5 Ulysses S. Grant Memorial · 5 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 5.1k reviews
Known for
- Capitol dome
- Rotunda
- Guided tours
- Statuary Hall
Around Capitol Hill
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
The U.S. Capitol Visitor CenterNature centre · 1 min walk
US Capitol GroundsPark · 1 min walk
Good nowPeace MonumentLandmark · 5 min walk
Ulysses S. Grant MemorialLandmark · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time