Claude Code usage limits: reset times, Pro vs Max

Short answer (checked 2026-10-19): Claude Code on Pro and Max has a five-hour session limit and a weekly limit, shared with the Claude apps. Max 5x ($100) gives 5x Pro usage and Max 20x ($200) gives 20x.

Plans and limits

Plan	Price	Limits
Free	$0	Claude Code not included
Pro	$20 ($17/mo annual)	5-hour session + weekly limits, shared with Claude chat
Max 5x	$100	5x Pro usage; includes $100/mo API credits for the Claude Platform
Max 20x	$200	20x Pro usage; includes $200/mo API credits for the Claude Platform
Team (Premium seat)	$100/seat (annual), $125 monthly	5x Standard-seat usage; includes Claude Code; teams of 2-150

How the limits work

Claude Code is included with Claude Pro and Max subscriptions (not the Free plan). Both Pro and Max have a five-hour session limit and a weekly limit, and Max plans also have a separate weekly limit for the Fable model.

These limits are shared across Claude (web, desktop, mobile) and Claude Code, including Claude Code in VS Code, Cursor and JetBrains IDEs. Everything you do in either tool counts against the same limits, and you see warnings as you approach one.

If ANTHROPIC_API_KEY is set on your system, Claude Code uses that key and bills API rates instead of your subscription.

Reset times

Limits reset per five-hour session and per week. Anthropic's help article doesn't give exact reset clock times, so check in-app (/status) for yours.

Pro vs Max

Pro suits a few focused sessions. Anthropic suggests moving to Max 5x if you consistently hit limits, and to Max 20x if you still hit them on 5x. Max adds a separate weekly limit for Fable, and on Max the wrap-up allowance can apply each time you hit a five-hour limit (Pro: up to once per weekly period).

What happens when you hit the limit

Pro: upgrade to Max 5x, enable usage credits, switch to a Claude Console account with API credits, or wait for the reset. Max: move from 5x to 20x, enable usage credits, use Console API credits, or wait. Max plans' monthly API credits can't be used in Claude Code or the Claude apps. If you hit the 5-hour limit mid-response, Claude Code may briefly "wrap up" the current step (rolling out gradually).

How to check your usage

Run /status inside Claude Code to see your remaining allocation.

Sources: Anthropic help center (read 2026-10-20), claude.com/pricing. Compare: Cursor vs Claude Code vs Codex · Claude Code pricing

FAQ

When do Claude Code usage limits reset?

Pro and Max have a five-hour session limit and a weekly limit. Anthropic's help article doesn't list exact reset clock times. Run /status in Claude Code to see your remaining allocation.

What is the difference between Claude Pro and Max for Claude Code?

Per claude.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-19), Pro is $20/mo ($17/mo annual), Max 5x is $100 with 5x Pro usage, and Max 20x is $200 with 20x Pro usage. Max also has a separate weekly limit for Fable.

Are Claude Code limits shared with the Claude app?

Yes. Limits are shared across Claude and Claude Code, including Claude Code in IDEs.

Can I use Max's monthly API credits in Claude Code?

No. Anthropic says monthly API credits included with Max can't be used in Claude Code or the Claude apps.

How can I keep using Claude Code after hitting the limit?

Enable usage credits, upgrade (Pro to Max 5x, or Max 5x to 20x), use a Claude Console account with API credits at API rates, or wait for the reset.