The time to take part in our democracy is here.
The 2019 general election has finally arrived after weeks of campaigning from party leaders such as current prime minister Boris Johnson and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn.
As the electorate takes to the polling stations to have their say on who they want to control the future of the country, many issues such as the future of the NHS and Brexit will be on their minds.
But how late are polling stations open today and when is the cut-off time for casting your vote?
Here is what you need to know about poll opening and closing times.
What time do polls close tonight?
The polling stations will close today at 10pm.
They have been open since 7am this morning, giving you 15 hours in total to get your vote in.
If you are too late, then you will be unable to vote.
However, as long as you're waiting in the queue at the polling station by 10pm, you'll still be able to cast your vote.
So, essentially, make sure you are at the polling station before 10pm.
If you are unsure whether you are registered then find out more on how you can confirm your voting status.
What happens if you can't get to the polling station?
If you have a medical emergency or an unforeseen work circumstance means you cannot get to the polling station, you have until 5pm today to .
Next stop: get out there and exercise your democratic right to vote!
What time are the exit polls?
The exit polls will be released as soon as polls close, at 10pm.
They should give us a good idea of who won the general election.
For the 2019 general election today, polls are open from 7am to 10pm on December 12, 2019.
