# Are there any US States which have an alcohol cut off time in bars before 2 AM?

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**Created:** [July 5, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-us-states-which-have-an-alcohol-cut-off-time-in-bars-before-2-am/1003790 "2024-07-05T23:14:08Z")\
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In general, counties set a 2:00 a.m. deadline except in the panhandle. Orlando’s rave scene suffered greatly when Orange County moved last call to 2:00 a.m. in the 1990s.

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Data point: Under state law, Colorado bars cannot sell alcohol before 7am.

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