Posting Time Calculator

Find the best times to post on each platform based on published engagement data. Adjusted to your timezone.

Platform

Best Times for Instagram

Monday
6:00 AM10:00 AM
Tuesday
9:00 AM1:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM2:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM3:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM11:00 AM
Saturday
9:00 AM
Sunday
7:00 PM

Best overall time for Instagram: Monday at 6:00 AM

Quick Reference

PlatformBest DayBest Time
InstagramMonday6:00 AM
TikTokTuesday2:00 PM
YouTubeFriday3:00 PM
LinkedInTuesday10:00 AM
PinterestFriday3:00 PM
XMonday10:00 AM
FacebookMonday10:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are these posting times?

These times are based on aggregated engagement data from studies by Hootsuite, Sprout Social, and Later. Your specific audience may differ. Use your platform's built-in analytics to refine these windows over time.

Does posting time really matter?

Yes, but content quality matters more. Posting at peak times increases your initial engagement, which signals the algorithm to show your content to more people. But a great post at a bad time will still outperform a weak post at the perfect time.

Should I schedule posts or post manually?

Scheduling tools (Later, Buffer, Hootsuite) let you batch-create content and publish at optimal times without being on your phone. Most successful creators schedule at least a week in advance.