Sure, content is king—but in 2025, timing’s the throne. Even your most brilliant post can flop if it hits the feed when your audience is offline or half-asleep. Whether you’re managing a brand, running your own business, or just trying to get your meme in front of the right eyes, knowing the best times to post on social media is key to getting seen, liked, shared, and saved.
Let’s break down the best (and worst) times to post on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter (or X, depending on your brand of chaos), Tiktok, Pinterest, GBP and more—with real-life context and expert insights.
| Platform | Best Time (Local Time) | Worst Time |
| Tue–Thu, 9 AM–1 PM | Saturday evenings | |
| Mon, Wed, Thu, 11 AM–1 PM | Sunday mornings | |
| Tue–Thu, 8–10 AM | Weekends | |
| Twitter / X | Mon–Fri, 9 AM–12 PM | After 8 PM |
| Sat, 2–4 PM & 8–11 PM | Weekday mornings | |
| TikTok | Tue, Thu, Fri, 6–9 PM | Mornings before 10 AM |
| Google Business Profile | Mon–Fri, 9 AM–12 PM | Weekends |
Despite algorithm changes and AI-curated feeds, human behavior hasn’t changed that much. We still check our phones during lunch, scroll in bed, and doomscroll in meetings we didn’t need to be invited to. Your audience is online in patterns—and that’s where timing becomes your growth partner.
You could have a perfectly crafted post, but if you’re posting when your audience is asleep (or worse, in a Monday morning meeting), you’re basically whispering into the void.
We’ve analyzed the latest 2025 data trends, behavioral studies, and cross-referenced them with platform engagement reports to give you the real deal on the best time and day to post on social media.
Facebook is still a weekday warrior. Mid-morning to early afternoon is the sweet spot—when folks are sipping coffee and “just checking one thing” before falling down a rabbit hole of videos.
📌 Tip: Avoid evenings and late Saturdays—unless your content is about BBQs or weird uncles, engagement tanks.
Instagram is your brunch crowd. Think lunch breaks and pre-dinner scrolls. People open the app when they want inspo, visuals, or to procrastinate work in style.
📌 Tip: Reels still perform great in off-hours, but your standard posts need that midday spotlight.
Check your Insights for exact peak times — or use a scheduling tool like Turrboo to auto-publish during those golden hours and maximize your chances of free Instagram story views.
LinkedIn is the coffee meeting of social media. It’s all about that early weekday grind. By Friday, everyone mentally logs off—and no one’s networking on Sunday (unless they’re panicking about Monday).
📌 Tip: Posting at 8:30 AM hits professionals during their “I’ll just check LinkedIn real quick” phase.
Twitter (or X, for the rebranded souls) is still fast, reactive, and perfect for real-time engagement. Mid-mornings are where thought leaders, brands, and meme lords shine.
📌 Tip: Engagement dies after dinner unless you’re live-tweeting a major event or sporting match.
Pinterest is weekend therapy. People pin when they’re relaxed, dreaming up home renos or planning future weddings they may or may not be invited to.
📌 Tip: Late-night Pins work well. It’s basically Pinterest's version of "drunk texting your vision board."
TikTok’s peak is when your audience is off work and fully committed to that 3-hour “just one video” spiral. Early evenings and late nights work best.
📌 Tip: Post 30–60 minutes before your peak to give the algorithm time to cook.
Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is often forgotten, but crucial—especially for local SEO. It’s basically your curb appeal online—the place people peek at before deciding to walk in (or scroll past). People check it during work hours to make quick decisions.
📌 Tip: Update regularly, especially before weekends when people are looking for places to go or eat.
There’s no universal answer—but there’s absolutely a right time for your audience. Use the guide above as a foundation, then test and tweak using your analytics.
And if you want to skip the guesswork, scheduling tools like Turrboo help you hit peak posting times without needing to set 14 reminders or live in a spreadsheet.
Figuring out the best times to post on social media isn’t just a “nice to know” thing—it’s a growth multiplier. A great post at the right time can hit like a home run. The same post at the wrong time? Crickets.
So experiment, analyze, and let your data do the talking. Or just let Turrboo handle it.
Generally, weekday mid-mornings (9 AM–12 PM) perform best across most platforms. But it depends on the platform, your audience, and the type of content.
For some platforms like Instagram and Pinterest, evenings can still perform well. But for others—like LinkedIn or Facebook—engagement typically dips at night.
Yes! Each platform has its own rhythm. What works on TikTok won’t necessarily work on LinkedIn. Think of them as different parties—each with their own vibe.
Use insights from each platform (or tools like Turrboo) to monitor when your audience is most active. Test posting at different times and track results over a few weeks.
Absolutely. Most modern scheduling tools (including Turrboo) analyze engagement patterns and recommend the best times to post on social media platforms based on your followers.
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