---
type: faq
title: "What is shipping time?"
description: "Shipping time is how long the carrier takes to deliver once printing is done, and it depends on the destination and method, not on production time."
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timestamp: 2026-10-20T21:01:19.542Z
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  - resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/shipping-delivery/what-is-shipping-time
    title: "What is shipping time?"
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---

# What is shipping time?

Shipping time is the time it takes for the shipping carrier to deliver your package once the printing process is completed. This time does not include the time it takes for the product itself to be printed. It also depends on the location where the shipment will be delivered and the shipping method you choose.

Shipping time is how long the carrier takes to deliver once printing is done, and it depends on the destination and method, not on production time.

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