Until What Time Can I Play My Music And How Loud Can I Play?

The law empowers the local authority to pass judgement on acceptable noise levels. Proximity to a source of sound obviously has an effect on how loud it will seem to an individual. Therefore someone in the same room as the sound will hear it more loudly than someone who is in a different room or building. This makes it difficult for clear limitations to be made. However, as I have stated, the local authority can decide what they deem is fair in a given situation. Any person has the right to file a complaint about noise levels. If the noise seems unreasonable to the average person then a court may well make a judgement on the situation.

In the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 an amendment was made to the Noise Act 1996. The amendment empowered local authorities to act on those making noise at night from dwellings and gardens. This amendment covers the time period of 11pm until 7am the next day. In the event of a complaint being made, and an environmental health officer declaring it just, a formal warning can be made to those creating the noise. If the warning is not adhered to then the officer can issue a fixed penalty of £100.

Any equipment creating the noise can be confiscated. If they are obstructed from claiming the equipment then a fine of £1000 can be made. Often, if people have problems with noise, they will speak to those responsible themselves and sort out the issue. Most issues with noise are dealt with informally in this way. Likewise if it is uncertain on the part of the person making the noise what level they should play at, it is worthwhile to speak to those it directly affects. If anyone was to make a complaint it is likely to be them so it is perhaps more advantageous to deal with the situation before there is one.

It depends on your neighbors and the time they normally sleep. In my opinion, you should not play it after 10 at night.

Your local noise ordinances, not opinions, should be your guide to how late you can play your music. 10 p.m. May apply in some cities, but not others. 12:30 p.m. Is midday, so you might just have a crabby neighbor. Local ordinances might be city codes, county codes, or even your subdivision/condo rules.


Unless you accidentally typed "p.m." instead of "a.m", your neighbor is just a complainer. There is nothing you can do to satisfy complainers, and you'd be well within your rights to tell him or her to stop harassing you. That's right, turn the tables!

Most states is 11:00 pm. Go around the neighborhood and let them know you'll be having a party and you'll try to keep it to a small roar and I don't think you'll have a problem. So long as it's not a common occurrence. You're neighbors will appreciate the fact that you're thinking of their rights to peace and quiet. Make sure its totally quiet by 1:00am though.

Call the local police department, but not 911. That is what we did when our neighbor wouldn't cut his music down and they told us what hours were ok and what hours weren't. Here it is 11pm during the week and 12pm on weekends and he can't crank it up again until 6am.

On new years wot time should music be turned of

As loud as you want as long as its not rave!

It was my brothers birthday and the music was ON till 1.30 am IST.
One of the neighbours complained & we were Fined 5,000 Rs. By the Mumbai Police.
Is that how is it supposed to be according to Law ??

12:00am week days 1:00am weekends and new year 4am!!

This would depend on where you are located but most places have a noise ordinance in place which kicks in around 10:00 PM.