Hungry Jack’s Operating Hours: Breakfast, 24/7 & Holidays
Whether you’re after an early brekky wrap, a late-night Whopper, or wondering if Hungry Jack’s is open on a public holiday, it helps to know the hours before you head out. Hungry Jack’s has more than 480 restaurants across Australia, and opening hours vary by store, state and location type.
This guide covers typical Hungry Jack’s opening and closing times, breakfast hours, when burgers start, 24-hour stores, late-night trading, public holiday hours, delivery hours, and how to check your local store’s exact times.
Hungry Jack’s hours at a glance
| Typical time | |
|---|---|
| Most common opening time | 6:00am |
| Earliest opening | From around 5:00am at some stores. Airport stores can open even earlier |
| Most common closing time | 10:00pm |
| Late-night stores | Many close at 11pm, midnight or later |
| 24-hour stores | Around 30–35 stores open 24/7 |
| Breakfast | Opening until 11:00am every day |
| Burgers and main menu | From 11:00am |
| Public holidays | Most stores open, but hours vary by store |
Hours vary from store to store. Always check your local restaurant before you go.
Hungry Jack’s opening hours by day
| Day | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 6:00am – 10:00pm |
| Saturday | 6:00am – 10:00pm |
| Sunday | 6:00am – 10:00pm |
Most Hungry Jack’s restaurants keep the same hours seven days a week. Weekends are usually the same as weekdays, though some stores stay open later on Friday and Saturday nights.
What time does Hungry Jack’s open?
| Opening time | Share of stores (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | About 3 in 4 stores |
| 5:00am – 5:30am | About 1 in 10 stores |
| 6:30am – 7:00am | A small number of stores |
| Open 24 hours | Around 30–35 stores |
6:00am is by far the most common opening time. Stores near highways, industrial areas and airports often open earlier. Some airport stores, like Perth Airport, open in the very early hours to catch first flights.
What time does Hungry Jack’s close?
The most common closing time is 10:00pm, but it varies a lot:
| Closing time | Where you’ll usually find it |
|---|---|
| 9:00pm – 10:00pm | Suburban and regional stores, shopping centre stores |
| 11:00pm – midnight | Busier suburban stores. Many NSW, SA and ACT stores |
| 1:00am – 5:00am | Late-night stores in cities and on major roads |
| Open 24 hours | Selected 24/7 stores |
Shopping centre stores usually follow the centre’s trading hours, so they often close earlier, around 5:00pm–9:00pm, especially on Sundays.
Typical hours by state
| State / territory | Common hours |
|---|---|
| NSW | 6:00am – 11:00pm |
| South Australia | 6:00am – 11:00pm |
| ACT | 6:00am – midnight |
| Victoria | 6:00am – 10:00pm |
| Queensland | 6:00am – 10:00pm |
| Western Australia | 6:00am – 10:00pm |
| Northern Territory | 6:00am – 10:00pm |
| Tasmania | Varies by store |
These are general patterns, and individual stores can differ.
Hungry Jack’s breakfast hours
Hungry Jack’s breakfast runs from opening time until 11:00am, every day, including weekends and public holidays.
| Store opens at | Breakfast available |
|---|---|
| 5:00am | 5:00am – 11:00am |
| 5:30am | 5:30am – 11:00am |
| 6:00am | 6:00am – 11:00am |
| 7:00am | 7:00am – 11:00am |
| 24 hours | Early morning – 11:00am |
The breakfast menu includes BBQ Brekky Wraps, Turkish Brekky Rolls, Jack’s Brekky Roll, toasties, hash browns and French Toast Fingers. See the full Hungry Jack’s breakfast menu for prices and calories.
Tip: if you’re arriving close to 11:00am, order before the cut-off. Once the kitchen switches over, breakfast items are no longer available.
What time does Hungry Jack’s start serving burgers?
Burgers, chicken and the full main menu start at 11:00am. Before that, the kitchen runs breakfast only, so you generally can’t get a Whopper at breakfast.
At 24-hour stores, the main menu runs from 11:00am right through the night until breakfast starts again early the next morning.
Browse the full Whopper & beef menu to see what’s on after 11am.
24-hour Hungry Jack’s stores
Around 30–35 Hungry Jack’s restaurants across Australia trade 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some others open 24 hours only on certain nights, usually Friday and Saturday.
24-hour stores are usually found:
- on major highways and freeways
- near city centres and nightlife areas
- near airports and transport hubs
- at large drive-thru sites in busy suburbs
Late at night: at many stores, the dining room closes earlier than the drive-thru, and some 24-hour stores are drive-thru only overnight. If you’re walking up late at night, check whether the store’s dining room or counter is still open.
How to find a 24-hour Hungry Jack’s: open the Hungry Jack’s app or the Find Us page on Hungry Jack’s website, select a store, and check its listed hours. Stores showing “Open 24 hours” trade around the clock.
Hungry Jack’s public holiday hours
Hungry Jack’s doesn’t have one national public holiday timetable. Holiday trading is decided store by store, and some states have their own trading rules.
| Holiday | What to expect |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Most stores open. Hours may be shorter |
| Australia Day | Most stores open as normal |
| Good Friday | Many stores open. Some states have trading restrictions |
| Easter Sunday and Monday | Most stores open |
| Anzac Day | Many stores open, but some states restrict trading on Anzac Day morning |
| King’s Birthday | Most stores open as normal |
| Christmas Day | Many stores open, often with reduced hours, but some close |
| Boxing Day | Most stores open |
Before you go on a public holiday: check the store’s hours in the Hungry Jack’s app or on Google Maps, or call the restaurant directly. Shopping centre stores usually close whenever the centre does.
Is Hungry Jack’s open on Christmas Day? Many stores are, especially drive-thru stores on main roads, but not all. Shopping centre stores are usually closed on Christmas Day.
Hungry Jack’s delivery hours
Hungry Jack’s delivery is through Uber Eats. Delivery is available while your local store is open and delivering, so:
- breakfast delivery runs until 11:00am
- late-night delivery depends on whether your nearest store is open late and offering delivery
- some menu items, and many app deals, aren’t available on delivery
Pickup through the Hungry Jack’s app follows the store’s normal hours, and it’s usually cheaper than delivery. See our Hungry Jack’s app guide for how to order ahead.
Jack’s Cafe hours
Jack’s Cafe barista coffee is available at selected stores, usually during the restaurant’s normal trading hours. Some stores may stop making barista coffee before closing time, especially late at night.
How to check your local Hungry Jack’s hours
- Hungry Jack’s app: select your store to see its current opening hours and order for pickup.
- Hungry Jack’s website: use the Find Us store locator and search your suburb or postcode.
- Google Maps or Apple Maps: search “Hungry Jack’s near me” to see hours, including public holiday updates.
- Call the store: the most reliable option on public holidays or for late-night trading.
Hungry Jack’s hours vs other fast-food chains
| Hungry Jack’s | Typical competitors | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical opening | 6:00am | 6:00am – 7:00am |
| Breakfast ends | 11:00am every day | Often earlier on weekdays |
| Typical closing | 10:00pm | 10:00pm – 11:00pm |
| 24-hour stores | Around 30–35 | Varies by chain |
Hungry Jack’s 11:00am breakfast cut-off is later than at many competitors, which is handy for late risers and weekend brunch runs.
Tips for visiting at the right time
- Breakfast: arrive before 10:50am to beat the 11:00am switchover.
- Quietest times: mid-morning (9:00–11:00am) and mid-afternoon (2:00–5:00pm).
- Busiest times: lunch (12:00–1:30pm) and dinner (6:00–7:30pm).
- Late night: the drive-thru is often open later than the dining room.
- Public holidays: always check your store’s hours first.
- Save money: order through the app for pickup and use the latest Hungry Jack’s vouchers.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Hungry Jack’s open?
Most stores open at 6:00am. Some open at 5:00am or 5:30am, and about 30–35 stores are open 24 hours.
What time does Hungry Jack’s close?
Most stores close around 10:00pm. Many stay open until 11:00pm, midnight or later, and some are open 24/7.
What time does Hungry Jack’s breakfast finish?
At 11:00am, every day.
What time does Hungry Jack’s start serving burgers?
At 11:00am, after breakfast ends.
Is Hungry Jack’s open 24 hours?
Some stores are. Around 30–35 restaurants trade 24/7, and a few more open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday nights.
Is Hungry Jack’s open on public holidays?
Most stores are, but hours vary by store and state. Check your local store before you go.
Is Hungry Jack’s open on Christmas Day?
Many stores are, often with shorter hours, but some close. Shopping centre stores are usually closed.
Is Hungry Jack’s open on Anzac Day?
Many stores open, but some states restrict trading on Anzac Day morning. Check your local store.
Does Hungry Jack’s deliver late at night?
Only if your nearest store is open late and delivering through Uber Eats.
How do I find Hungry Jack’s hours near me?
Use the Hungry Jack’s app, the Find Us page on Hungry Jack’s website, or Google Maps.
Final thoughts
Most Hungry Jack’s restaurants open around 6:00am and close around 10:00pm, with breakfast until 11:00am and burgers after that. If you need a late-night feed, look for one of the 24-hour stores or a late-night drive-thru. On public holidays, always check your local store, because hours are set restaurant by restaurant.
Before you go, check the full Hungry Jack’s menu with prices and calories so you know exactly what to order.