PreslyBest Time to Post on Social Media
Find the optimal posting times for your platform and industry, based on aggregate engagement data.
Times shown in your local timezone. Best times vary by audience — Presly personalizes this for your specific account.
Example output: best posting times by business type
Sample results this tool shows for common local business types, based on aggregate engagement data.
Restaurant — Instagram
Food photos peak at lunch and early evening
Nail Salon — Instagram
Booking-intent audience browses evenings and weekends
Personal Trainer — LinkedIn
Professional audience checks LinkedIn before and after work
These are general benchmarks. Presly personalizes posting times to YOUR specific audience engagement patterns.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to post on Instagram?
The best times to post on Instagram are 6–9 AM and 12–2 PM on Mondays, and 9–11 AM on Tuesday through Friday. Wednesday and Thursday mornings consistently show the highest engagement rates. Saturday mornings from 8–11 AM also perform well.
What is the best time to post on LinkedIn?
The best times to post on LinkedIn are Tuesday through Thursday from 8–10 AM. These are business hours when professionals check LinkedIn before their workday starts. Avoid posting on weekends — LinkedIn engagement drops significantly on Saturdays and Sundays.
What is the best time to post on TikTok?
TikTok engagement peaks at 6–10 AM and 7–11 PM on weekdays. Tuesday through Thursday tend to be the strongest days. Unlike other platforms, TikTok's algorithm can surface content days after posting, so consistency matters more than exact timing.
Does the best time to post vary by industry?
Yes. Restaurant content peaks at lunch (11:30 AM–1 PM) and early evening (5:30–7 PM). Beauty and salon content performs best on Tuesday and Thursday evenings when audiences browse before booking weekend appointments. B2B and professional services perform best Tuesday through Thursday mornings.
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