Current airtime and where to check in your market
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! hour is 11:35 PM Eastern on ABC in most U.S. markets, but exact local time can vary by station and time zone. To confirm for tonight, check the ABC station map for your city, your local listings, the ABC app, or a services like Zap2it or TV listings aggregator sites. The show follows Jimmy Kimmel Live! standard scheduling, though sports overruns or breaking news can shift the start by a few minutes or push it later in some regions.
Typical U.S. network schedule and time zones
As a late-night network program, The Jimmy Kimmel Live! generally airs in the late local evening across the country. Because Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific zones maintain separate feeds and scheduling, the clock time shifts westward. Syndicated versions and international licensing can also change local placement. Use the quick reference below to understand how the standard feed maps to common local times on a routine broadcast night.
Standard U.S. time zone examples for reference
| U.S. Time Zone | Typical Local Air Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 11:35 PM | Often live; main feed |
| Central | 10:35 PM | Delayed feed; rare live exceptions |
| Mountain | 9:35 PM | Delayed feed |
| Pacific | 8:35 PM | Delayed feed; occasional live in PT markets |
How to verify for your ZIP or DMA
Because local affiliates can choose slightly different start times, themed blocks, or move the program to a secondary channel, the surest method is to cross-reference your ZIP code or designated market area (DMA). The ABC affiliate locator, on-screen guide, or cable channel lineup will show the precise minute. If you rely on streaming services, confirm whether your provider carries the live feed or a time-shifted version that may run on a delay.
Daylight Saving Time and seasonal changes
As clocks shift in spring and fall, your local clock relative to the Eastern master signal changes, which can move the listed local start by an hour for part of the year. During Daylight Saving Time, Eastern moves to UTC-4 and Pacific to UTC-7, altering the expressed local time in regions that observe the change. Outside of U.S. broadcast areas, regional rights and programming blocks can further adjust when you see the show. Most modern TV guides adjust automatically, but manual checks remain useful when tuning via antenna or over-the-top apps.
Reruns, repeats, and special editions
When The Jimmy Kimmel Live! is preempted for special events, elections coverage, or sports, the network may air encore presentations, double-run episodes, or substitute programming. Reruns sometimes appear within the regular late-night window on select nights or on secondary channels, and primetime specials are occasionally scheduled separately in prime slots. Because these substitutions are not part of the standard nightly format, they can cause confusion if you expect the usual 11:35 PM hour. Check network announcements or your local listings if you suspect a schedule change or a special one-off broadcast.
Streaming, on-demand, and next-day viewing
Full episodes of The Jimmy Kimmel Live! are often available on demand through the network’s app and website shortly after broadcast. Many pay-TV and streaming bundles include live and cloud-based DVR that automatically retains the latest episode for a defined retention period. Because international licensing and ownership models differ, availability, episode retention length, and timing can vary by region and service provider. If your goal is to catch up rather than watch live, plan to check the network’s app or an authorized partner platform for the most dependable access.
Quick status summary and checklist to confirm tonight
- Check your local ABC affiliate schedule for your ZIP or DMA.
- Confirm whether your region is currently on Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific Time.
- Check for sports overruns or special news coverage that can shift start times.
- Use an aggregator like Zap2it or the network’s app if your guide is delayed.
- If you miss the live broadcast, verify on-demand availability the next day.
Key takeaways and quick guidance
For most U.S. viewers on a routine broadcast night, The Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs around 11:35 PM Eastern, translating to roughly 10:35 PM Central, 9:35 PM Mountain, and 8:35 PM Pacific. Market-specific delays, preemptions for sports or news, and seasonal time changes can alter what time you actually see it on your TV or streaming device. The best long-term approach is to bookmark your local affiliate page or use an on-screen guide that accounts for your ZIP code and current date. This keeps you accurate across reruns, special editions, and time-of-year adjustments.