CURLOPT_TIMEOUT
CURLOPT_TIMEOUT is the PHP cURL equivalent for the maximum total request duration. It prevents a full request from running longer than expected.
Example
PHP cURL Timeout Examples
Convert timeout-focused cURL commands into PHP cURL code with CURLOPT_TIMEOUT, CURLOPT_CONNECTTIMEOUT, headers, and error handling starting points.
Convert Timeout cURL to PHPCURLOPT_CONNECTTIMEOUT
CURLOPT_CONNECTTIMEOUT controls connection setup time before PHP gives up on DNS, TCP, TLS, or proxy negotiation.
Debugging timeout errors
When curl_exec times out, inspect DNS, proxy, TLS handshake, server latency, payload size, and retry policy instead of raising the limit blindly.
PHP timeout conversion input
curl --connect-timeout 5 --max-time 30 -H 'Accept: application/json' https://api.example.com/invoicesFAQ
Why does curl_exec timeout in PHP?
Common causes include unreachable hosts, slow TLS negotiation, proxy delays, overloaded APIs, or no timeout budget configured.
Is increasing CURLOPT_TIMEOUT always the fix?
No. Increase it only after checking whether the slow path is expected; otherwise define retries, fallbacks, or better server-side limits.