SAT Time Limit: Check Section-wise Time, Break Time & Slots

The full form of the SAT is the Scholastic Assessment Test. It is a standardized exam that a student must appear to study in the USA and Canada. Time plays a major role in the preparation and even in terms of attempting the exam. It is very important for a candidate to know the time limit and how to allot time for each section.  This blog gives detailed information about the SAT time Limit. Keep reading for the time constraint for each section and how to use this time effectively to score well in the SAT exam. 

Particulars	Details
SAT Full Form	Scholastic Assessment Test
Mode of Exam	Pen and paper-based
Level	International
Duration	3 Hours 15 Minutes
Official Website	https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration

SAT Time Limit: Section Wise Time 

The total duration of the SAT exam is 3 hours and an additional 15 minutes for breaks. There are four sections in the SAT i.e. Reading, Writing, Language, and Mathematics with Calculator and No Calculator. 

Section Wise	Time Duration	Number of Questions
Reading	65 minutes	52
Writing and Language	35 minutes	44
Mathematics – No Calculator	25 minutes	20
Mathematics – Calculator	55 minutes	38

SAT Time Limit: Break Time 

There are 2 breaks in the SAT exam. Here is a breakdown of the break time for the SAT exam in total four sections of the exam: 

Section Wise	Break Time
Reading and Writing and Language	10 minutes
Mathematics – No Calculator and Mathematics – Calculator	35 minutes

Also Read: SAT Registration 

SAT Time Limit: Time Slots

As said before, the total duration of the SAT exam is 3 hours along with 15 minutes break. There is a set schedule for the exam :

Weekends

Days	Time Slot
Entry Starts	7:45 am
Entry Closes	8:00 am
Exam Starts	8:30 and 9 a.m.

Also Read: Top Universities Accepting SAT Scores

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