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Ohio Last Call Hours (2026)

Conditional: In Ohio, standard on-premises permits allow sales to 1 a.m., and the common extended-hours permit allows 2:30 a.m. Municipalities may set earlier closings but cannot extend past the state cap.

ConditionalVerified Jun 7, 2026

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Last Call Hours in states bordering Ohio

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IndianaInfo
In Indiana, last call is 3 a.m., and it is the same statewide.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
KentuckyConditional
Kentucky leaves bar hours to local governments in wet territories, and many areas remain dry or partially dry. Louisville and Lexington generally run to around 2 a.m. — verify the local rule.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MichiganInfo
In Michigan, last call is 2 a.m., and it is the same statewide.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →
PennsylvaniaInfo
In Pennsylvania, last call is 2 a.m. statewide, though private clubs can serve until 3 a.m.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
West VirginiaInfo
In West Virginia, last call is 2 a.m., though club licenses in cities like Charleston allow 3 a.m.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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