California polls for the nationwide or state-specific election typically close at 8:00 PM local time in most counties, with the rule that anyone in line by 8:00 PM can still vote. For California specifically, this means polls open early morning (often 7:00 AM) and close at 8:00 PM on election day, with in- line voting allowed up to the close if you arrived by 8:00 PM. After polls close, ballot processing and initial results typically begin that evening, with early trends available within the first hour or so, though full results may take longer to certify depending on ballot types and county procedures. If you’re asking about a particular election date (e.g., November 4, 2025), the California Secretary of State and local county election offices publish the exact hours, deadlines for mail ballots, and any conditional registration options for that specific date. For other states, hours vary by state and even by county in some cases, but commonly range from early morning to evening with a closing time around 7:00–8:00 PM local time. Key points to confirm for your situation:

• California: Polls open around 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM local time; in-line voting allowed until 8:00 PM; mail ballots must be postmarked by election day and received within a specified window.
• If you need the exact closing time for a specific county or a particular election (like Proposition 50), check the county elections office or the state’s election page for that date, as some deadlines and procedures can vary slightly by county.
• For other states or national results, hours differ by state and sometimes by county; refer to the official state election website or trusted outlets for precise closing times.

If you’d like, I can look up the exact poll hours for a specific California county or the exact closing time for a particular election date.