# Batch API is taking longer than 24h (gemini-3.1-pro) **URL:** \ **Category:** Gemini API\ **Tags:** api, gemini-3\ **Created:** [March 6, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209 "2026-03-06T09:58:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![J\_Kvt](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/j_kvt/32/35039_2.png) [@J\_Kvt](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/J_Kvt)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/1 "2026-03-06T09:58:07Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to ask if anyone else has experienced issues with the Batch API. According to the documentation, tasks should be completed within 24 hours (and usually much sooner). However, my current job has been running for about 35 hours now and is still stuck in the `JOB_STATE_RUNNING` status. Does this happen often? I am using the latest model: _gemini-3.1-pro-preview_. Even though it is labeled as a “preview” model, the documentation says it “may be used for production” so I expected it to be working properly. Does anyone have more information on why this might be happening or how to resolve it? Thank you ---
**Author:** ![J\_Kvt](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/j_kvt/32/35039_2.png) [@J\_Kvt](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/J_Kvt)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 10:32am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/2 "2026-03-06T10:32:07Z")
Ok, now it expired. So it never finishes. Why someting expire without any error message or additional info? ---
**Author:** ![Harry\_Tran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/d78d45/32.png) [@Harry\_Tran](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Harry_Tran)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/3 "2026-03-06T16:11:17Z")
Same issue here as well. My current job has been running for about 52 hours now, and still stuck in pending status. My model: _gemini-3-flash-preview_ ---
**Author:** ![gmsim](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/gmsim/32/72201_2.png) [@gmsim](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/gmsim)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/4 "2026-03-10T08:09:05Z")
I am also experiencing this exact issue. Previously, my batch operations utilizing `gemini-3-pro-preview` completed without any complications. However, my current jobs using `gemini-3.1-pro-preview` have remained stuck in the running state for well over 24 hours. This is causing a critical disruption to my workflow. Following the shutdown of `gemini-3-pro`, the `gemini-3-pro-preview` model is no longer operational, meaning I cannot revert to it. Because `gemini-3.1-pro-preview` is failing to yield any results or complete its run cycle, I have been forced to rely on `gemini-2.5-pro` or `gemini-3-flash` as temporary, suboptimal workarounds to maintain my operations. I would greatly appreciate any updates from the team or a prompt resolution to this API delay. ---
**Author:** ![hejq.work](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/hejq.work/32/102309_2.png) [@hejq.work](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/hejq.work)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/5 "2026-03-10T15:09:37Z")
Here’s my case. I used to use “gemini-3-pro-preview” and batch api jobs could be done. While 3.0 stopped on March 9, that model name might point to 3.1 since then. And my jobs never get done now. Sad ---
**Author:** ![zalgo](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/zalgo/32/102484_2.png) [@zalgo](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/zalgo)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/6 "2026-03-11T00:22:42Z")
Same issue. My model: gemini-pro-latest ---
**Author:** ![jindot](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/jindot/32/102660_2.png) [@jindot](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/jindot)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/7 "2026-03-11T01:42:19Z")
I’m facng the same issue here. I hope the admin looks in to this asap 🤔 my model: gemini-3.1-pro-preview ---
**Author:** ![Liang\_Kai\_Jie](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/liang_kai_jie/32/27462_2.png) [@Liang\_Kai\_Jie](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Liang_Kai_Jie)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 10:34am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/8 "2026-03-11T10:34:22Z")
I got the same issue. I am using the Gemini-3 Flash Preview model. ---
**Author:** ![Onyoursix101](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/onyoursix101/32/100187_2.png) [@Onyoursix101](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Onyoursix101)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/9 "2026-03-11T12:16:14Z")
I’m having the same issue, it’s like they get stuck on running and they never complete. ---
**Author:** ![Nathan\_Rixham](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/nathan_rixham/32/100617_2.png) [@Nathan\_Rixham](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Nathan_Rixham)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/10 "2026-03-11T13:40:21Z")
appears to be affecting deep research via interactions api also, presume linked ---
**Author:** ![Paris\_Aslanidis](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/paris_aslanidis/32/99688_2.png) [@Paris\_Aslanidis](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Paris_Aslanidis)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/11 "2026-03-11T16:44:06Z")
I am facing the same issue. We need this resolved ASAP. ---
**Author:** ![Mustan\_lokhand](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/mustan_lokhand/32/86726_2.png) [@Mustan\_lokhand](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Mustan_lokhand)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/12 "2026-03-11T18:58:20Z")
Hi Could you DM me with your project numbers where batch API are taking longer than 24 hours ---
**Author:** ![jindot](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/jindot/32/102660_2.png) [@jindot](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/jindot)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 12:53am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/13 "2026-03-12T00:53:22Z")
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**Author:** ![Antony\_Sica](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/antony_sica/32/31858_2.png) [@Antony\_Sica](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Antony_Sica)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 4:16am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/14 "2026-03-12T04:16:13Z")
I got the same issue. I am using the Gemini-3 Flash Preview model. ---
**Author:** ![J\_Kvt](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/j_kvt/32/35039_2.png) [@J\_Kvt](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/J_Kvt)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/15 "2026-03-12T08:39:03Z")
I sent you a DM with the number. Thank you for this. ---
**Author:** ![jindot](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/jindot/32/102660_2.png) [@jindot](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/jindot)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 11:49am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/16 "2026-03-12T11:49:39Z")
how do you send a dm? ---
**Author:** ![Onyoursix101](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/onyoursix101/32/100187_2.png) [@Onyoursix101](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Onyoursix101)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/17 "2026-03-12T15:04:19Z")
Click on his name and there’s a “message” button ---
**Author:** ![kalecky](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/kalecky/32/31555_2.png) [@kalecky](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/kalecky)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/18 "2026-03-12T15:23:49Z")
Hi Mustan, as a new forum member I cannot send you a DM, but I experience the same problems (batches never complete on v3.1 pro, no matter how small and regardless of the thinking settings, but always completed within minutes on v3 pro). I would appreciate if somebody can look into this soon. ---
**Author:** ![Defacto](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/defacto/32/103946_2.png) [@Defacto](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/Defacto)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/19 "2026-03-12T18:49:23Z")
I’m having the same exact issues. Even when reducing the batch size it still fails. I’m using the gemini 3 flash preview model. People on Reddit are reporting the same issues. ---
**Author:** ![mbilal](https://d1dlmcr85iqnpo.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/discuss.ai.google.dev/mbilal/32/31662_2.png) [@mbilal](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/u/mbilal)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209/20 "2026-03-13T08:16:04Z")
Hi @Mustan_lokhand, As a new forum member I also can’t DM you. But I’m having the same issue since 3-pro-preview ended and I switched to 3.1-pro-preview. I have tried different batch sizes but no success. Thanks [Next page](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/batch-api-is-taking-longer-than-24h-gemini-3-1-pro/129209.md?page=2)