Students in the USA (New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, and across the country) sitting the IGCSE May/June 2026 exams need to use the correct timetable for their exam board. Both Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE are offered in US international schools—check with your school which board you use.

Cambridge IGCSE

Schools in the USA are typically allocated to Cambridge Zone 1.

IGCSE May June 2026: USA Key Dates

Event	Date
Exam period starts	23 April 2026
Exam period ends	9 June 2026
Late entries deadline	17 April 2026
Results release	18 August 2026

Timezone: US Daylight Saving Time (May/June)

The USA spans multiple timezones. During May/June, Daylight Saving Time is in effect. Exam start times on the Cambridge timetable are set in local time for your centre. Confirm exact session times (AM/PM) with your school or exam centre.

Region	Timezone	UTC Offset (May/June)
Eastern (New York, Miami, Boston, Washington DC)	EDT	UTC-4
Central (Chicago, Houston, Dallas)	CDT	UTC-5
Mountain (Denver, Phoenix*)	MDT	UTC-6
Pacific (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle)	PDT	UTC-7

Note: Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Where to Find Your Timetable

1. Check with your school – Your exams officer will confirm your administrative zone and provide the correct June 2026 timetable.
2. Cambridge International – Download the Zone 1 (USA) timetable from Cambridge Timetables.
3. Exam centres – The USA has Cambridge-affiliated schools and centres; contact your school or search Cambridge’s centre database.

Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Pearson Edexcel IGCSE uses different timetables from Cambridge. Pearson has strong presence in US international schools. If your school follows Edexcel, you must use the Edexcel timetable—do not use the Cambridge timetable above.

• Where to find your timetable: Pearson Edexcel International GCSE timetables
• Exam period: Edexcel June 2026 exams typically run May–June 2026; confirm exact dates with your school.
• Check with your school to confirm which exam board you use—Cambridge and Edexcel have different timetables and key dates.

Important for USA Students

• Verify your zone – USA schools typically fall under Zone 1; always confirm with your centre. The USA has a separate timetable from other zones.
• Arrive early – Traffic in major cities can be heavy; plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your exam.
• IGCSE vs AP – IGCSE is less common than AP in the USA; ensure you use the Cambridge Zone 1 timetable, not other exam boards.

Exam Period Overview

The June 2026 series runs across these windows:

• 23–24 April 2026
• 27 April–1 May 2026
• 4–8 May 2026
• 11–15 May 2026
• 18–22 May 2026
• 25–29 May 2026
• 1–5 June 2026
• 8–9 June 2026

Subject-specific dates vary. Use the official Zone 1 (USA) timetable for exact dates and times for each paper.

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