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What happened
On 2026-05-06, Anthropic announced that Claude Code five-hour limits doubled. It also removed the peak-hour reduction for Pro and Max and raised API limits for Opus models. See the official announcement.
Who it applies to
- The doubled Claude Code five-hour limits apply to Pro, Max, Team and seat-based Enterprise plans.
- The removal of the peak-hour reduction applies to Pro and Max.
- The announcement also covers increased API limits for Opus models.
What the announcement does not say
The source describes a limit policy change, not a universal weekly reset. It does not provide a personal reset time. Do not apply the doubling again to current plan limits.
The documented Pro rules describe a five-hour session window and an account-assigned weekly reset time. Do not infer that weekly reset time from subscription start or the next message. API credits and subscription windows are separate.
How to check your own account
- Open your own Usage page.
- Read the reset time shown there for your account.
WhenReset does not read or connect to user accounts. WhenReset records official-source announcements; check your own Usage page for your own reset time.
Questions
Was this a universal weekly reset?
The announcement describes a limit policy change on 2026-05-06. It does not claim a universal weekly reset.
Which plans does the doubled Claude Code limit apply to?
The announcement names Pro, Max, Team and seat-based Enterprise plans. Removal of the peak-hour reduction applies to Pro and Max.
Should I double the current plan limits again?
No. This was a dated policy change, not a multiplier to apply again to current plan limits.
Where can I find my own reset time?
Check your own [Usage page](https://claude.ai/settings/usage). WhenReset does not read or connect to user accounts.