Unverified50% confidenceFactExact time
Claude subscription usage consists of two dimensions, a 5-hour session limit and a weekly limit, and chat and Claude Code share these two limits.
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Sources
50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
10/23/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 1/21/2027
Sources
Claude Pro vs Max: Is the $200/Month Max Worth It?
youtubeThe Token Desk10/22/2026
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