The SAT exam lasts 2 hours and 14 minutes of testing time, not including breaks. There is a 10-minute break between the Reading and Writing section and the Math section, making the total time including the break about 2 hours and 24 minutes. The exam consists of two main sections:
- Reading and Writing: 64 minutes
- Math: 70 minutes
The digital SAT is adaptive, meaning each section is split into two modules of equal length with varied difficulty based on performance in the first module. The optional Essay section, available only where required, adds an additional 50 minutes if included. Test-takers with accommodations may receive extended time or more breaks. In summary, the SAT takes roughly 2 hours and 14 minutes of test time, plus a 10-minute break, summing to about 2 hours and 24 minutes total at the testing center without the essay.
