The stories, the customs, and the drinks behind "it's five o'clock somewhere" — read them all, then go see where it's 5 PM right now.
The meaning of the saying, whether it's actually always true, and the story of the #1 Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett song that made it famous.
Read the story →Follow the wave of 5 o'clock as it circles the globe — Aussie knock-off drinks, Italian aperitivo, Japanese izakaya, South African sundowners and more.
Take the tour →The signature drinks of happy hour — Aperol Spritz, Highball, Margarita, Mai Tai and more — each with its origin and a simple recipe to make it yourself.
See the recipes →When does happy hour start, country by country? A quick reference table — from the American 4–7 PM to Spanish late nights — plus where it's restricted or banned.
Check the times →See the city where it's 5 PM right now and set it as a free, auto-updating wallpaper on your iPhone or Android lock screen.
Get the wallpaper →Step-by-step: use a free Shortcut and iOS automations to make your lock screen refresh on its own every hour.
iPhone setup guide →Step-by-step: use the free MacroDroid app to refresh your Android lock screen automatically, no root required.
Android setup guide →A full-screen ambient clock over a live photo of wherever it's 5 o'clock — perfect to leave running on a TV, tablet, or spare display.
Open clock mode →