AP Exam Dates 2027
AP Exam Timetable for 2027
AP Exams are administered each year in May. The 2027 AP Exams will be administered in schools over two weeks: May 3–7 and May 10–14, 2027.
What to know
Important information for 2027
Alongside the schedule, check the start-time rules for your location, digital submission deadlines, and late-testing guidance.
Beginning with the 2027 AP Exam administration, start times have changed in some locations to help prevent the disclosure of secure exam content across time zones. Most schools—including all schools in the lower 48 United States, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C.—still begin at 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. local time.
Session 1 and Session 2
In the schedule below, Session 1 and Session 2 represent the timeslots typically described as morning and afternoon.
Coordinator reminder
AP coordinators notify students when and where to report. Early testing or testing at times other than those published by the AP Program is not permitted.
Two-week administration
2027 AP Exam Schedule
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Week 1 Schedule
May 3–7, 2027| Date | Session 1 AP Exams | Session 2 AP Exams |
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| Monday, May 3, 2027 |
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| Tuesday, May 4, 2027 |
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| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 |
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| Thursday, May 6, 2027 |
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| Friday, May 7, 2027 |
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Week 2 Schedule
May 10–14, 2027| Date | Session 1 AP Exams | Session 2 AP Exams |
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| Monday, May 10, 2027 |
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| Tuesday, May 11, 2027 |
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| Wednesday, May 12, 2027 |
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| Thursday, May 13, 2027 |
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| Friday, May 14, 2027 |
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Student planning guide
How to Use the 2027 AP Exam Timetable
Turn the published AP exam dates into a personal plan that includes your subjects, local start times, reporting instructions, deadlines, and possible clashes.
List every AP exam
Search the regular timetable for each subject you are taking. Record the date and whether it is in Session 1 or Session 2, then compare all of your exams on one calendar.
Confirm your local start time
Use the UTC-offset finder below with the offset that applies in your location during May 2027. Your AP coordinator will confirm the exact arrival and reporting time.
Flag clashes early
If two exams fall in the same session, contact your AP coordinator. One exam may need to be moved to the official late-testing administration on May 17–21.
AP exam-day planning checklist
- Confirm the exam date, session, room, and required arrival time.
- Check whether your location has a changed 2027 start time.
- Tell your coordinator immediately about any exam conflict.
- Finish portfolio work before the applicable 11:59 p.m. ET deadline.
- Review permitted materials and calculator rules for your subject.
- Plan transport so you arrive before your school’s reporting time.
- Bring the identification and supplies requested by your school.
- Keep the late-testing week available until conflicts are resolved.
Schools control room assignments, check-in procedures, and local reporting instructions. Use this 2027 AP exam schedule to organize your study plan, then verify every detail with your AP coordinator.
Submit as final
AP Digital Portfolio Submission Deadlines
These subjects require work to be submitted through the AP Digital Portfolio by 11:59 p.m. ET on the listed date.
- April 30, 2027 · 11:59 p.m. ETAP Computer Science PrinciplesCreate performance task components must be submitted as final.
- April 30, 2027 · 11:59 p.m. ETAP Seminar and AP ResearchPerformance tasks must be submitted as final.
- April 30, 2027 · 11:59 p.m. ETNew: AP World Languages and CulturesThe Personalized Project Reference (PPR) must be submitted as final.
- May 7, 2027 · 11:59 p.m. ETAP Art and DesignStudents must submit all three portfolio components as final.
Alternate administration
Late Testing
Late testing supports students who cannot test during the first two weeks of May or have exams scheduled at the same time.
Late-testing window
May 17–21, 2027. AP coordinators should order late-testing exams for eligible students.
What students should do
Contact your AP coordinator as soon as possible if you have a scheduling conflict or cannot attend the regular administration.
Students approved for late testing must test on the published late-testing date and in the assigned session. Regular exam forms cannot be substituted for late-testing forms, and early testing is not permitted.
2027 Late-Testing Schedule
May 17–21, 2027| Date | Session 1 AP Exams | Session 2 AP Exams |
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| Monday, May 17, 2027 |
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| Tuesday, May 18, 2027 |
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| Wednesday, May 19, 2027 |
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| Thursday, May 20, 2027 |
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| Friday, May 21, 2027 |
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Late-testing orders and approvals are handled by the school’s AP coordinator. Review the College Board late-testing policies for official rules and permitted circumstances.
Local-time finder
2027 AP Exam Start Times
Some schools will follow updated start times in 2027 to protect secure exam content across time zones.
What’s not changing
- Most schools—including the lower 48 United States, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C.—still begin at 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. local time.
- Exams can still begin up to one hour after the officially listed start time.
What’s changing
- Start times are based on specified time zones.
- Session 1 and Session 2 replace the former morning and afternoon designations.
- In Alaska, Session 1 begins at 7 a.m. and Session 2 begins at 11 a.m. local time.
Use your location’s UTC offset in May 2027, including any daylight-saving adjustment.
2027 AP Exam Start Times Listed by UTC Offset
The offsets below reflect locations where AP Exams are currently administered. Use the offset that applies to your location in May 2027.
| UTC Offset in May | Session 1 Start Time | Session 2 Start Time |
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| −11:00 | 7:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. |
| −10:00 (HAST) | 8:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| −08:00 (AKDT) | 7:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. |
| −07:00 (PDT) | 8:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| −06:00 (MDT) | 8:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| −05:00 (CDT) | 8:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| −04:00 (EDT) | 8:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| −03:00 | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| −02:30 | 9:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. |
| +00:00 | 7:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. |
| +01:00 | 8:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| +02:00 | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| +03:00 | 10:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| +04:00 | 11:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| +05:00 | 12:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| +05:30 | 6:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. |
| +05:45 | 6:45 a.m. | 10:45 a.m. |
| +06:00 | 7:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. |
| +06:30 | 7:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
| +07:00 | 8:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| +08:00 | 9:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| +09:00 | 10:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| +10:00 | 11:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| +12:00 | 1:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
Online lookup tool: An additional school lookup tool is expected in fall 2026. Schools will be notified when it becomes available.
Quick answers
2027 AP Exam Timetable FAQs
Answers to the questions students and families most often ask about AP exam dates, start times, schedule conflicts, portfolio work, and late testing.
1. When are the AP Exams in 2027?
The regular 2027 AP Exam administration runs for two weeks: Monday, May 3 through Friday, May 7, and Monday, May 10 through Friday, May 14. Approved late-testing exams are scheduled for May 17–21, 2027.
2. What time do AP Exams start in 2027?
For most schools, Session 1 begins at 8 a.m. local time and Session 2 begins at 12 p.m. local time. Some locations use different 2027 start times based on their May UTC offset, so check the start-time finder on this page and confirm with your coordinator.
3. What do Session 1 and Session 2 mean?
Session 1 and Session 2 are the 2027 names for the timeslots previously described as morning and afternoon. The exact local clock time depends on your location’s specified UTC offset.
4. How do I find my correct AP Exam start time?
Find your location’s UTC offset for May 2027, including daylight-saving time where applicable, then choose it in the start-time finder. Your school’s AP coordinator remains the final source for arrival and start-time instructions.
5. What happens if two of my AP Exams are scheduled at the same time?
Tell your AP coordinator as soon as possible. Students may still register for both exams, and the coordinator can determine which exam should be moved to the official late-testing schedule.
6. When is AP late testing in 2027?
The 2027 AP late-testing administration is Monday, May 17 through Friday, May 21. Each subject has a fixed late-testing date and session in the complete table above.
7. How do I arrange a late-testing AP Exam?
Students do not order late-testing materials themselves. Contact your school’s AP coordinator, explain the conflict or circumstance, and follow the school’s instructions. The coordinator changes or places the exam order through AP Registration and Ordering.
8. Is the late-testing AP Exam the same as the regular exam?
No. College Board develops alternate forms for late testing to protect exam security. Students must take the designated late-testing form on its published date and at its assigned time.
9. Is there a fee for AP late testing?
Many approved reasons beyond a student’s control do not carry an additional late-testing fee. Some circumstances may incur a fee, so ask your AP coordinator to confirm the rule that applies to your case.
10. Can an AP Exam be taken early or at a different time?
No. Early testing and testing at times other than those published by the AP Program are not permitted. When regular testing is not possible, the coordinator should use the official late-testing option.
11. Can an AP Exam begin later than the listed start time?
Exams can generally begin up to one hour after the officially listed start time. Students should still arrive at the reporting time given by their school and must not assume they can arrive late.
12. When are the 2027 AP Digital Portfolio deadlines?
AP Computer Science Principles, AP Seminar, AP Research, and the AP World Languages and Cultures Personalized Project Reference are due April 30, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET. AP Art and Design portfolio components are due May 7, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
13. Who tells students where to report for an AP Exam?
The school’s AP coordinator tells students the reporting location, arrival time, room assignment, and any school-specific procedures. The national timetable does not replace those local instructions.
14. Can I take an AP Exam if my school does not offer it?
Potentially. Students—including homeschooled students—can contact nearby AP schools or authorized test centers to ask whether they accept outside test takers. Begin early because schools set their own deadlines, capacity limits, and procedures.
15. What should I do before AP exam day?
Confirm your date, session, local start time, reporting location, and allowed materials. Check subject-specific calculator or equipment rules, arrange transport, complete portfolio submissions, and raise any timetable conflict with your coordinator well before May.
For official updates, use the College Board AP Exam Dates page and instructions from your school.
