Australia post mail cut off times
Australia Post has different mail cut-off times for domestic and international mail, depending on the type of mail and the destination. Here are the general cut-off times for Australia Post:
Domestic Mail
- Standard Post: 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday) for next business day delivery to most capital cities and major towns.
- Express Post: 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday) for next business day delivery to most capital cities and major towns.
- Parcel Post: 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday) for delivery within 3-5 business days to most capital cities and major towns.
International Mail
- Airmail: 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday) for delivery within 2-5 business days to most destinations.
- Surface Mail: 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday) for delivery within 6-12 weeks to most destinations.
- International Express Post: 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday) for delivery within 1-3 business days to most destinations.
Special Services
- Same-Day Delivery: 2:00 pm (Monday to Friday) for delivery within the same metropolitan area.
- Overnight Delivery: 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday) for delivery within the same metropolitan area.
Note: Cut-off times may vary depending on the specific post office or location. It's always best to check with your local post office for their specific cut-off times.
Additionally, Australia Post has a "No Extra Charge" policy for mail sent before the cut-off time, which means that mail sent before the cut-off time will not incur any additional charges, even if it's sent on a public holiday or outside of regular business hours.