Amazon Prime Day 2026: Start Time, Dates, and the Best Early Deals

Amazon Prime Day 2026 is officially here. The sale runs 12:01 a.m. PDT (3:01 a.m. ET) on Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26 — four days of deals exclusive to Prime members. Think of it as Black Friday, spread across summer.

The deals are already live, too. Amazon is discounting everything from robot vacuums to Oura Rings, with Walmart and Best Buy matching many offers. Here's what you need to know.

When Does Amazon Prime Day 2026 Start?

Prime Day 2026 begins at 12:01 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, June 23. In other time zones:

• 3:01 a.m. ET (Eastern)
• 2:01 a.m. CT (Central)
• 1:01 a.m. MT (Mountain)

New deals drop three times a day — at 12 a.m., 8 a.m., and 1 p.m. PDT — so it's worth checking back across all four days, not just day one.

How Does Prime Day Work?

The event is exclusive to Prime members. If you're not subscribed, Amazon offers a free 30-day trial with full access to Prime Day deals.

"Prime Day is the biggest shopping event of the year exclusively for members, whether they're looking for deals on the latest electronics, getting ahead on back-to-school shopping, or saving on fresh groceries and household essentials," said Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime.

It's running in 22 countries this round, including the UK, Canada, Germany, France, and Australia. India, Brazil, and Japan get their own events later this summer. Last year's Prime Day was Amazon's biggest ever, with savings across more than 35 categories.

The Best Early Deals Available Right Now

You don’t have to wait for Prime Day to officially begin. Several deals are already live.

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