[Bug] Usage limit shows 6-day reset instead of 5-hour reset (Claude Max 20x, VS Code extension) #8620

Preflight Checklist

• I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
• This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
• I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Description

On Claude Max 20x, I’m seeing an incorrect usage limit reset period inside the Claude Code VS Code extension terminal. - see screenshots

Instead of the expected 5-hour reset (Max 20x) or daily reset, it shows a message:
“Claude usage limit reached. Your limit will reset at Oct 7, 1am.”
→ This implies a 6-day lockout, which is not normal.

Environment

• Plan: Claude Max 20x
• Platform: Windows 10 (Lenovo laptop)
• VS Code with Claude Code extension (latest version as of Sept 30, 2025)
• Browser: Chrome (latest) also shows same account limits in Claude AI web

Steps to Reproduce

1. Use Claude Code in VS Code on Max 20x account
2. Reach session/usage limit
3. Observe the reset message in terminal

Expected Behavior

• Reset should occur every 5 hours (Max 20x) — not multiple days.

Actual Behavior

• Terminal displays 6-day reset lockout message.

Notes

• Already reported via Anthropic support; they confirmed this is “unusual and likely indicates a system issue.”
• May be related to the ongoing “Elevated errors” incident (Sept 30) but the 6-day reset seems account-specific.
• Screenshot available if needed.
  Cross-reference: I have also filed this through Anthropic Support (ticket opened Oct 1, 2025).

What Should Happen?

The reset period for Claude Max 20x should follow the correct policy:

• Reset every 5 hours (for Claude Max 20x accounts in Claude Code / VS Code).
• Or normal daily reset for Claude AI web app.
  It should never display a multi-day (e.g., 6-day) lockout message.

Error Messages/Logs

Claude usage limit reached. Your limit will reset at Oct 7, 1am.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Use Claude Code in VS Code with a Max 20x account.
2. Hit usage limit in the terminal.
3. Observe reset message → shows a 6-day reset (e.g., "reset at Oct 7, 1am") instead of 5-hour reset.
4. Same issue appears on Claude AI web interface (20x plan).

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

4.1. Worked correctly before September 30, 2025 (daily / 5-hour resets).

Claude Code Version

2.0.1

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information