# Lead Time

_Published: 2026-03-26_

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- FR4 Prototype Lead Time
- MCPCB Prototype Lead Time
- Lead Time for Other PCB Types

Best Technology offers both **standard lead time** and **expedited service** to support different project schedules. For urgent PCB orders, some prototype boards can be shipped in as fast as **24 hours**. Unless otherwise specified, all quotations are based on our **standard delivery schedule**.

If your order is time-sensitive, please contact us in advance. Urgent jobs can be prioritized with an additional expedite fee. Please also note that our factory is located in China and operates in the **GMT+8 time zone**. The daily order cut-off time is **5:00 PM (GMT+8)**. Orders placed after the cut-off, on weekends, or on public holidays will be counted from the **next working day**. Click here to visit [2026 Holiday Schedule.](https://www.bestpcbs.com/blog/holiday-schedule/)

Below is our reference lead time for standard prototype boards with a board size of **less than 1 square meter**. Actual lead time may vary depending on product complexity, current production loading, and material availability. For special PCB types or custom requirements, please contact us for confirmation.

## FR4 Prototype Lead Time

**Standard conditions:** board size under 1 m², standard FR4 specification.

**Layers**
**Standard Service**
**Fastest Service**

1 Layer
7 Days
24 Hours

2 Layers
8 Days
24 Hours

4 Layers
10 Days
48 Hours

6 Layers
10 Days
72 Hours

8 Layers
12 Days
72 Hours

10+ Layers
To Be Determined
To Be Determined

**FR4 Standard Specification**

- Standard FR4 material
- Board thickness: 0.4–1.6 mm
- Copper weight: H/H or 1 oz
- Surface finish: Lead-Free HASL
- Solder mask: Green
- Silkscreen: White
- Minimum trace/space: > 8 mil
- Minimum hole size: > 0.3 mm
- Minimum annular ring: > 10 mil

## MCPCB Prototype Lead Time

**Standard conditions:** board size under 1 m², standard MCPCB specification.

**Layers**
**Standard Service**
**Fastest Service**

1 Layer
4 Days
24 Hours

2 Layers
14 Days
168 Hours

4 Layers
21 Days
To Be Determined

**MCPCB Standard Specification**

- Standard aluminum base material
- Board thickness: 0.8–2.0 mm
- Copper weight: H/H or 2 oz
- Surface finish: Lead-Free HASL
- Solder mask: White
- Silkscreen: Black
- Thermal conductivity: 0.8 W/m·K

## Lead Time for Other PCB Types

**Product Type**
**Standard Service**
**Fastest Service**

Rigid-Flex PCB
2 Weeks for 4 Layers;
> 4 Layers: TBD
1.5 Weeks for 4 Layers;
> 4 Layers: TBD

Ceramic PCB
3 Weeks
2 Weeks

PCBA
1 Week
2 Days

**Note:** Lead time may be affected by current production loading. For urgent orders or special board requirements, please [contact us](https://www.bestpcbs.com/contact/index.htm) for confirmation.