Claude doubles usage limits outside peak hours for two weeks
Anthropic announced a temporary increase in Claude usage limits for all users. This applies to all Claude interfaces, including Claude Code, and covers free, Pro, Max, and Team plans.
How the bonus works
- Weekdays: 2x usage outside 5–11am PT / 12–6pm GMT
- Weekends: 2x usage all day
- Implementation: Automatic - no action required from users
The bonus applies for two weeks starting from the announcement. This temporary increase in rate limits means users can make twice as many API calls or have longer conversations during the specified times. For developers using Claude Code, this translates to more coding assistance sessions or extended interactions with the AI coding agent.
This type of temporary capacity increase is common with AI services during periods of lower demand, allowing users to test heavier workloads without hitting standard limits. The specific time windows (5–11am PT) correspond to peak usage hours when many North American and European users are active.
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