"Out for Delivery" (USPS): what it means and how long it lasts
A carrier has the package for delivery today.
Normally lasts: Delivered the same day, usually by 9pm local time.
When to act: USPS says to submit a service request if it hasn't arrived after 1 full postal business day after this scan.
Also shown as: Out for Delivery, Expected Delivery by 9:00pm
What to do
- Wait until the end of the day (USPS's cut-off is 9pm local time).
- If not delivered after 1 full postal business day, submit a service request.
- Check with neighbors and the building mailroom.
USPS service alerts now
- USPS service alert Illinois: Peoria Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) NASS Code 615: Temporarily closed due to an evacuation order in the area
USPS · first seen Nov 14, 6:55 PM EST
Peoria Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) NASS Code 615: Temporarily closed due to an evacuation order in the area. The facility is expected to be closed most of today, November 14. As a result, no mail or parcels were dispatched to the 613, 614, 615 ZIP3s today, which …
Last checked: · USPS service alerts 14 min ago· Facility facts reviewed November 14, 2026. How we check
Which facility is it at?
The location next to the scan tells you. Type it here, or pick one of the busiest USPS hubs below, for live alerts and how long packages normally sit there.
JAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERChicago IL International Distribution Center (ISC)CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERJersey City NJ Distribution Center (RPDC)JERSEY CITY NJ DISTRIBUTION CENTERWarrendale PA Distribution Center (NDC)WARRENDALE PA DISTRIBUTION CENTEROpa Locka FL Distribution CenterOPA LOCKA FL DISTRIBUTION CENTERSpringfield MA Distribution Center (NDC)SPRINGFIELD MA DISTRIBUTION CENTERUSPS Jacksonville NDC / RPDCJACKSONVILLE FL DISTRIBUTION CENTERNorth Houston TX Distribution CenterNORTH HOUSTON TX DISTRIBUTION CENTERMiami FL International Distribution Center (ISC)MIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERLos Angeles CA Distribution CenterLOS ANGELES CA DISTRIBUTION CENTERAtlanta GA Distribution Center (RPDC)ATLANTA GA DISTRIBUTION CENTERQueens NY Distribution CenterQUEENS NY DISTRIBUTION CENTERQuestions
What does "Out for Delivery" mean?
A carrier has the package for delivery today.
How long does "Out for Delivery" usually last?
Delivered the same day, usually by 9pm local time. USPS says to submit a service request if it hasn't arrived after 1 full postal business day after this scan.
What should I do if my USPS package is stuck on "Out for Delivery"?
Wait until the end of the day (USPS's cut-off is 9pm local time). If not delivered after 1 full postal business day, submit a service request. Check with neighbors and the building mailroom.
Sources
- USPS PostalPro: USPS Domestic Tracking Scan Events (event codes and USPS.com wording), Feb 2024 (accessed 2026-11-14)
- USPS FAQ: Where is my package? (Tracking status help) (accessed 2026-11-14)