Best Time to Post on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube

Which day and hour get the most engagement on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and X? Times are shown in your local time.

Monday
11:00 AM – 01:00 PM07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM02:00 PM – 04:00 PM07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM01:00 PM – 03:00 PM07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM02:00 PM – 04:00 PM07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM02:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Best timeGood timeTimes are in your local time.

How to use it

01

Choose a platform.

02

The highlighted slot in each day’s row is the strongest time.

03

Post at these times for a week or two and compare with your own insights.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to post on Instagram?

Generally weekdays 10:00-12:00 and evenings 19:00-21:00; Tuesday to Thursday get the most engagement.

When should I post on TikTok?

Late afternoon 16:00-19:00 and evenings 20:00-22:00 stand out on TikTok; weekend lunchtimes also do well.

Do these times apply to everyone?

They are general times from large studies. The most accurate answer is in your own insights: post when your followers are most active.

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