So when it comes to the question of “how long should a first date last?” Id recommend no more than one hour, tops. But there are other reasons, as well. Spending more than an hour on a first date has many other consequences you might not have thought about.

How long should a first date late?

“For a first date from a dating app, I would wait 15 minutes. If its a first date, but we met in real life or had a mutual friend, I would wait closer to 20 minutes.”