Shipping policy

Shipping Policy

Thank you for shopping with San Francisco Chronicle. Because our products are fulfilled from different sources, shipping timelines vary by product type. Please review the details below before placing your order.

Made-to-Order Items (Apparel, totes, wall art, books)

These items are printed and fulfilled on demand before shipping.

• Production time: 3–7 business days before shipment
• Estimated delivery: 3–5 business days after shipment
• Shipping: Calculated at checkout based on your delivery address
• Tracking: A shipping confirmation email with a tracking number will be sent once your order ships. Use this to track your package through the carrier's website.

Production times may be longer during peak periods or holidays.

Newspaper Back Issues & Special Editions

These items ship from our warehouse via USPS.

• Processing time: 1–5 business days
• Estimated delivery: 3–5 business days after shipment
• Shipping: Domestic (US) only
• Tracking: Tracking is not available for newspaper orders. If you have questions about your shipment, contact us at hnp.stores@hearst.com.

Shipping Delays

Delivery timeframes are estimates and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, or other factors outside our control. San Francisco Chronicle is not liable for delays once an order has been handed to the carrier.

Questions?

For shipping inquiries, contact us at hnp.stores@hearst.com. Please include your order number and the email address used at checkout.