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How Do the 5-Hour Limits Actually Work in Claude AI?
Confused about Claude's 5-hour limits? This video explains exactly how the reset window works and when YOUR limit actually resets.
Timestamps:
0:00 - The important bit about timing
0:11 - Window starts when YOU start
0:21 - Examples of reset times
0:32 - Free vs Pro users
0:51 - Web and Code share same pool
1:13 - Why message numbers vary
1:29 - When your limit resets
1:38 - Bottom line
Key points:
5-hour window starts with your first message
Not midnight, not a fixed schedule
You control when the clock starts
Free: limited messages per 5 hours
Pro: 5x more messages per 5 hours
Claude.ai and Claude Code share same pool
Short conversations = more messages
Long conversations/files = fewer messages
Claude shows exact reset time
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