Us postal service standard mail delivery time
The United States Postal Service (USPS) provides standard mail delivery times for First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express services. Here are the estimated delivery times for each service:
First-Class Mail
- Within the contiguous United States: 3-5 business days
- To Alaska: 5-7 business days
- To Hawaii: 5-7 business days
- To Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands: 7-10 business days
Priority Mail
- Within the contiguous United States: 2-3 business days
- To Alaska: 3-5 business days
- To Hawaii: 3-5 business days
- To Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands: 5-7 business days
Priority Mail Express
- Within the contiguous United States: 1 business day
- To Alaska: 2 business days
- To Hawaii: 2 business days
- To Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands: 3 business days
Please note that these are estimated delivery times and may vary depending on various factors, such as:
- Weather conditions
- High volumes of mail
- Remote or rural locations
- Holidays and weekends
- Customs clearance (for international mail)
Additionally, USPS provides a "Delivery Confirmation" service, which tracks the delivery of your mail and provides a confirmation of delivery. This service is available for an additional fee.
It's also important to note that USPS has a "Free Delivery Confirmation" service for packages weighing 13 ounces or more, which provides tracking and confirmation of delivery.
For more information on USPS delivery times and services, you can visit the USPS website or contact your local post office.