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OpenAI: Timeout or Slow Response
Current Status: Major Outage
Last checked: 21m ago
What We're Seeing Right Now
No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with OpenAI, report below to help the community.
What is this error?
When OpenAI is timing out or responding very slowly, requests take much longer than usual or fail entirely. This can affect both API calls and the web interface. Slow responses often indicate server overload, network issues, or problems with specific models.
Error Signatures
Request timed outtimeoutETIMEDOUTECONNRESETConnection timed outThe request took too longSlow response504 Gateway TimeoutResponse not receivedStream interruptedCommon Causes
- OpenAI servers are overloaded with high traffic
- Your prompt or request is too large (long context, large input)
- The specific model you're using is under heavy load
- Network latency between your location and OpenAI's servers
- Streaming connection interrupted or unstable
✓ How to Fix It
- Check if OpenAI is experiencing widespread slowness using reports on this page
- Try reducing your prompt size or using a smaller/faster model
- Enable streaming if available (reduces perceived latency)
- Set appropriate timeout values in your client (30-120s for LLMs)
- Try again in a few minutes — load spikes are often temporary
- Check if the issue is region-specific by testing from a different location
OpenAI Resources:
Live Signals
Service Components
DALL-E
OperationalSora
OperationalOpenAI API
OperationalChatGPT
OperationalRecent Incidents
MAJOR✓ Resolved
ChatGPT elevated error rates
Users experiencing 502 Bad Gateway errors and request timeouts for ~45 minutes
7d ago → 7d ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is OpenAI so slow right now?
Check the live status above and recent community reports. If many users report 'Slow', OpenAI is likely experiencing high demand or infrastructure issues.
How long does OpenAI usually take to respond?
Normal response time depends on the model and prompt size. GPT-4 class models typically take 2-15 seconds. If you're seeing 30+ seconds or timeouts, something is wrong.
Is OpenAI timing out for everyone?
Look at the community reports below. A spike in 'Slow' or 'Down' reports indicates a widespread issue, not a problem on your end.