Their time, not yours
Contact windows are based on the recipient's local time. A 7:30 PM text from Florida reaches California at 4:30 PM, but an 8:30 PM text sent from California reaches Florida at 11:30 PM.
Contact leads at the right time
Can I text or call this lead right now?
Choose the lead's state. The checker shows their local time, the contact window that applies there and whether you are inside it. It includes states that set stricter hours than the federal rule.
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Can I text or call this lead right now?
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8 AM – 8 PM
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Florida limits telephone solicitation, including texts, to 8 AM–8 PM. This checker uses the state's main time zone (America/New York); parts of some states use another zone. Some states also restrict Sundays or holidays. This is general information, not legal advice; confirm the rules that apply to your messages.
Some states are stricter
Florida, Oklahoma, Maryland, Washington, Connecticut and Texas set narrower windows than the federal 8 AM–9 PM rule.
Automate it
Text2Sale checks quiet hours by each contact's state: campaign texts wait for the window to open and one-off texts are blocked until it does.
Frequently asked questions
What hours can I text leads?
Federal rules limit telemarketing calls and texts to 8 AM–9 PM in the recipient's local time. Several states set narrower windows, so check the lead's state.
Do quiet hours apply to texts as well as calls?
Generally yes. Texts are treated like calls under federal telemarketing rules, and many state laws explicitly include text messages.
What about leads who text me first?
Replying to a message the lead just sent is different from starting a sales conversation, but many teams still keep replies inside normal hours unless the lead asks otherwise.
Is this legal advice?
No. Laws change and depend on your situation. Use this as a quick check and confirm the rules with your compliance advisor.
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Text2Sale checks quiet hours by each contact's state before sending and suppresses opt-outs automatically.