What time can you buy alcohol in California?

6 a.m. to 2 a.m. The same window covers beer, wine, and liquor, and California preempts local alcohol hours, so it applies statewide.

Can you buy alcohol on Sunday in California?

Yes. California allows alcohol from 6 a.m. on Sunday.

Name: California alcohol sale hours
Creator: DrinkLaws

California sets one window statewide: 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., every day, with no local variation.

Legal hours to buy alcohol in California, by day of week
Day	Legal sale hours
Every day	6 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)

What time can you buy alcohol in California?: 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. The same window covers beer, wine, and liquor, and California preempts local alcohol hours, so it applies statewide.
Can you buy alcohol on Sunday in California?: Yes. California allows alcohol from 6 a.m. on Sunday.

Last verified August 12, 2026. How DrinkLaws checks this.