Amazon now offers 1-hour delivery in hundreds of U.S. cities

CodeZeroBasis · 2026-03-17T15:34:45+00:00

Amazon is enhancing its delivery services with new 1-hour and 3-hour options in various U.S. cities, responding to increasing competition. Prime members can access these services for a fee, with a wide range of products available.

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2026-03-17 15:34:45

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Amazon $AMZN +1.02% is expanding its delivery options with new 1-hour and 3-hour services available in a growing number of U.S. cities, the company said.

The e-commerce company is also rolling out 3-hour delivery in more than 2,000 cities as competition intensifies in ultrafast shipping.

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The 1-hour delivery option is available in hundreds of cities and towns, including parts of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., as well as smaller cities such as Des Moines, Iowa; Boise, Idaho; and American Fork, Utah. The 3-hour option covers more than 2,000 cities and towns. More than 90,000 products are eligible for delivery in three hours or less.

“Our customers are busier than ever and are looking for new ways to save time while keeping their households running,” Udit Madan, Amazon’s senior vice president of worldwide operations, said in a statement.

Prime members pay $9.99 for 1-hour delivery and $4.99 for 3-hour delivery. Customers without a Prime membership pay $19.99 and $14.99, respectively. Standard same-day delivery remains free for Prime members on qualifying orders.

The eligible products include pantry items, cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, over-the-counter medications, electronics, toys, clothing, and home and garden items. Amazon has added search filters for “in 1 hour” and “in 3 hours” and a dedicated storefront page in areas where the options are available.

Amazon said the service uses its existing same-day delivery sites and predictive AI inventory placement to enable faster speeds. The company plans to expand both options to more areas in the coming months.

The service began with limited pilot programs in late 2024, according to CNBC. Amazon is separately piloting a 30-minute delivery program called Amazon Now in Seattle and Philadelphia, focused on groceries and household staples.

Walmart $WMT +0.44% has promoted its ability to reach 95% of U.S. households with sub-3-hour delivery. Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber $UBER +5.17% Eats have also expanded rapid-delivery options, according to CNBC.

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