Claude's 5-hour limit starts from your first message
A user tip reveals that Claude's 5-hour usage window counts from your first message, not when you start working, so sending an early message can start the timer and reduce waiting after hitting the limit.
2026-11-14 ~ 2026-11-14 · 2 related posts
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