Amazon’s ultrafast 30-minute deliveries are now available in more cities

May 12, 2026 Andrew Liszewski

A delivery person hands over a paper bag labelled with Amazon Now.
Items like groceries, medicines, and electronics are now available in less than an hour. | Image: Amazon

Following a limited test run in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia that started last December, Amazon Now is officially available to millions of Amazon shoppers across the United States. In addition to Seattle and Philadelphia, the 30-minute delivery service is now also widely available in Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth, but will soon be expanding to more cities including Austin, Houston, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Denver, and Oklahoma City.

There are currently thousands of items eligible for 30-minute deliveries including fresh milk and produce, over-the-counter medicines, household essentials like laundry detergent, and even small elect …

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