Hollywood’s biggest night is almost here! The 97th Academy Awards (Oscars 2025) will bring together the biggest stars, breathtaking fashion, and unforgettable moments as the world watches live.
If you’re wondering what time the Oscars start, when they will end, and where to watch, this guide has you covered. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the Oscars 2025 will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
The ceremony kicks off at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT, with red carpet coverage starting earlier. Read on for the full schedule, including start and end times, TV channels, and streaming options.
| Date | Sunday, March 2, 2025 |
| Time | Pre-show coverage begins at 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT, and the awards ceremony starts at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT |
| TV | ABC |
| Host | Conan O’Brien |
| Location | Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California |
When & Where Are the Academy Awards 2025?
The 97th Academy Awards (Oscars 2025) will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, California.
What Time Do the Oscars 2025 Start?
The Oscars 2025 will start at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT on Sunday, March 2, 2025. You can watch the live broadcast on ABC. Make sure to mark your calendar so you don’t miss a moment of Hollywood’s biggest night.
Oscars 2025 Start Time by Country & Time Zone
United States
The Oscars 2025 will air live on ABC and begin at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT.
Start time by time zone:
- Eastern Time (ET): 7:00 PM
- Pacific Time (PT): 4:00 PM
- Central Time (CT): 6:00 PM
- Mountain Time (MT): 5:00 PM
- Alaska Standard Time (AKST): 3:00 PM
- Hawaii Standard Time (HST): 2:00 PM
Canada
In Canada, the CTV Television Network will broadcast the Oscars 2025 live at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST.
United Kingdom
The Oscars 2025 will start in the UK at midnight GMT on Monday, March 3, 2025. The red carpet show begins at 11:30 PM GMT on Sunday, March 2.
The ceremony is expected to last around three hours, ending around 3:00 AM GMT. UK viewers can watch it live on ITV1 or stream it for free on ITVX.
Australia
In Australia, the Oscars 2025 will take place on Monday, March 3, 2025. The pre-show starts at 10:30 AM AEDT, and the main ceremony begins at 11:00 AM AEDT. Viewers can watch it live on Channel 7 and stream it on 7Plus.
Germany
In Germany, the Oscars 2025 will air live on ProSieben and stream on Disney+. The event starts at 1:00 AM CET on Monday, March 3, 2025.
India
The Oscars 2025 will start at 5:30 AM IST on Monday, March 3, 2025. The full ceremony will air live on Star Movies and Star Movies Select, and stream on Disney+ Hotstar.
Europe
The Oscars 2025 will begin at 1:00 AM CET on Monday, March 3, 2025, with the pre-show starting at 12:30 AM CET.
Start times for select countries:
- Italy (Rome): 1:00 AM CET
- South Africa (Cape Town): 2:00 AM SAST
- South Korea (Seoul): 9:00 AM KST
- Japan (Tokyo): 9:00 AM JST
- Russia (Moscow): 3:00 AM MSK
- China (Beijing): 8:00 AM CST
- Brazil (Rio de Janeiro): 9:00 PM BRT
What Time is the 2025 Oscars Red Carpet?
The Oscars 2025 Red Carpet will start at 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in the USA.
Where to watch the red carpet coverage:
- USA: ABC, streaming on Hulu and ABC.com
- UK: ITV1 and streaming on ITVX
- Germany: ProSieben and Disney+
- Australia: Channel 7 and 7Plus
- India: Star Movies and Disney+ Hotstar
What Time Will the Academy Awards End?
The Oscars 2025 ceremony is expected to end around 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Since the event often runs over schedule, it could extend closer to 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT.
For international viewers, here’s when the ceremony is expected to conclude:
- UK: Around 3:30 AM GMT
- Germany: Around 4:30 AM CET
- Australia: Around 2:00 PM AEDT
- India: Around 8:30 AM IST
Who is Hosting the Oscars 2025?
Conan O’Brien will host the Oscars 2025 for the first time. The comedian, known for his sharp humor, will bring his unique style to Hollywood’s biggest night.
The Academy Awards will be produced by Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, ensuring a grand and entertaining show.
Which Channel Will Telecast the Oscars 2025?
The Oscars 2025 will be broadcast live on various networks worldwide:
- USA: ABC (Live broadcast), streaming on Hulu & ABC.com
- UK: ITV1 (Live TV), streaming on ITVX
- Canada: CTV (Live broadcast & stream)
- Australia: Channel 7 (Live TV), streaming on 7Plus
- Germany: ProSieben (Live TV), streaming on Disney+
- India: Star Movies (Live TV), streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
- South Africa: M-Net Movies 1, streaming on DStv Stream
- France: Canal+
- Japan: NHK-G, NHK BS, streaming on WOWOW On Demand
- Brazil: TV Globo (Live TV), streaming on Globoplay
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