The AP Chinese Language and Culture exam is approximately 2 hours long. It is divided into two main sections: multiple-choice and free-response, each accounting for 50% of the total score

. Detailed timing breakdown:

• Multiple-Choice Section (1 hour 20 minutes total):
  • Listening: 25–35 questions, about 20 minutes
  • Reading: 30–40 questions, about 60 minutes
• Free-Response Section (40 minutes total):
  • Written tasks (2 tasks): 30 minutes
  • Spoken tasks (2 tasks): 10 minutes

Overall, the exam lasts about 2 hours, with the multiple-choice and free- response sections evenly split in terms of scoring weight

. Additional time may be needed for administrative tasks such as distributing materials and instructions, but the core exam time is about 2 hours. Some sources mention up to 2 hours and 15 minutes including all parts and transitions