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# Processing Time


# PROCESSING TIME

All POD products need to undergo a processing time before they are shipped to end buyers. The average processing time is 1-3 business days. During peak times, processing may take 2-4 or 3-7 business days. You can consider setting up the appropriate processing time for your store.

|| **Note:** Processing time is different from shipping time. Check out more about product shipping time: [here](https://help.gearment.com/en-us/article/shipping-time-1ma007u/)

### Quarter 3 (2026) Average Processing Time

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/d/2/5/3d25223c2bf9cc00/processing-time-1920-x-1280-px_109xsyz.png)

### How to calculate the processing time of an order?

The processing time begins since the order is successfully paid until it is shipped out. 

**For example**: The order was created on Dec 30, 2025 12:04 PM but it was paid on Jan 12, 2026 2:21 PM. The processing time will start from Jan 12, 2026 till the order is completed and shipped out.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/d/2/5/3d25223c2bf9cc00/image_1xodohn.png)