Best Times To Post On Twitter In 2023: An Analysis Of 30,000+ Accounts [Original Research]

Megan Jeromchek
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When is the best time to post on Twitter? The best times to post on Twitter have shifted over the last few years, according to new proprietary research on the best times to post on social media conducted mid-2022. A big reason for this shift is due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on for a full report.
Executive Summary: Best Times To Post On Twitter In 2023
What is the best time to post on Twitter today?
  1. The top 5 best hours to post on Twitter are 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
  2. The worst 5 hours to post on Twitter are 1:00 AM, 4:00 AM, 5:00 AM, 2:00 AM, and 3:00 AM.
  3. The top 3 best days to post to Twitter are Wednesdays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
  4. The worst 3 days to post to Twitter are Sundays, Mondays, and Saturdays.
The best hours to post to Twitter are (best to worst):
  1. 9:00 AM
  2. 10:00 AM
  3. 12:00 PM
  4. 1:00 PM
  5. 3:00 PM
  6. 8:00 AM
  7. 6:00 PM
  8. 2:00 PM
  9. 11:00 AM
  10. 5:00 PM
  11. 7:00 PM
  12. 9:00 PM
  13. 8:00 PM
  14. 4:00 PM
  15. 10:00 PM
  16. 11:00 PM
  17. 7:00 AM
  18. 12:00 AM
  19. 6:00 AM
  20. 1:00 AM
  21. 4:00 AM
  22. 5:00 AM
  23. 2:00 AM
  24. 3:00 AM
The best days to post on Twitter are (best to worst):
  1. Wednesday
  2. Tuesday
  3. Friday
  4. Thursday
  5. Sunday
  6. Monday
  7. Saturday

Best Time To Post On Twitter On Sundays

The best times to post to Twitter on Sundays are (best to worst):
  1. 9:00 AM
  2. 8:00 AM
  3. 9:00 PM
  4. 10:00 AM
  5. 5:00 PM
  6. 12:00 PM
  7. 2:00 PM
  8. 8:00 PM
  9. 1:00 PM
  10. 3:00 PM
  11. 4:00 PM
  12. 6:00 PM
  13. 7:00 PM
  14. 7:00 AM
  15. 11:00 AM
  16. 11:00 PM
  17. 10:00 PM
  18. 6:00 AM
  19. 12:00 AM
  20. 4:00 AM
  21. 1:00 AM
  22. 2:00 AM
  23. 3:00 AM
  24. 5:00 AM

Best Time To Post On Twitter On Mondays

The best times to post on Twitter on Mondays are (best to worst):
  1. 9:00 AM
  2. 10:00 AM
  3. 1:00 PM
  4. 11:00 AM
  5. 12:00 PM
  6. 8:00 AM
  7. 3:00 PM
  8. 2:00 PM
  9. 6:00 PM
  10. 7:00 PM
  11. 5:00 PM
  12. 8:00 PM
  13. 9:00 PM
  14. 4:00 PM
  15. 7:00 AM
  16. 10:00 PM
  17. 11:00 PM
  18. 12:00 AM
  19. 6:00 AM
  20. 1:00 AM
  21. 5:00 AM
  22. 3:00 AM
  23. 2:00 AM
  24. 4:00 AM

Best Time To Post On Twitter On Tuesdays

The best times to post on Twitter on Tuesdays are (best to worst):
  1. 10:00 AM
  2. 9:00 AM
  3. 1:00 PM
  4. 12:00 PM
  5. 8:00 AM
  6. 2:00 PM
  7. 3:00 PM
  8. 11:00 AM
  9. 6:00 PM
  10. 8:00 PM
  11. 7:00 PM
  12. 4:00 PM
  13. 10:00 PM
  14. 11:00 PM
  15. 5:00 PM
  16. 7:00 AM
  17. 9:00 PM
  18. 12:00 AM
  19. 1:00 AM
  20. 6:00 AM
  21. 5:00 AM
  22. 2:00 AM
  23. 3:00 AM
  24. 4:00 AM

Best Time To Post On Twitter On Wednesdays

The best times to post on Twitter on Wednesdays are (best to worst):
  1. 10:00 AM
  2. 9:00 AM
  3. 12:00 PM
  4. 6:00 PM
  5. 3:00 PM
  6. 1:00 PM
  7. 2:00 PM
  8. 8:00 AM
  9. 11:00 AM
  10. 9:00 PM
  11. 7:00 PM
  12. 4:00 PM
  13. 5:00 PM
  14. 8:00 PM
  15. 10:00 PM
  16. 7:00 AM
  17. 11:00 PM
  18. 12:00 AM
  19. 6:00 AM
  20. 1:00 AM
  21. 5:00 AM
  22. 2:00 AM
  23. 3:00 AM
  24. 4:00 AM

Best Time To Post On Twitter On Thursdays

The best times to post on Twitter on Thursdays are (best to worst):
  1. 10:00 AM
  2. 9:00 AM
  3. 12:00 PM
  4. 3:00 PM
  5. 1:00 PM
  6. 6:00 PM
  7. 7:00 PM
  8. 5:00 PM
  9. 11:00 AM
  10. 8:00 AM
  11. 8:00 PM
  12. 10:00 PM
  13. 2:00 PM
  14. 4:00 PM
  15. 9:00 PM
  16. 11:00 PM
  17. 7:00 AM
  18. 12:00 AM
  19. 6:00 AM
  20. 1:00 AM
  21. 5:00 AM
  22. 2:00 AM
  23. 3:00 AM
  24. 4:00 AM

Best Time To Post On Twitter On Fridays

The best times to post on Twitter on Fridays are (best to worst):
  1. 10:00 AM
  2. 9:00 AM
  3. 8:00 AM
  4. 12:00 PM
  5. 1:00 PM
  6. 3:00 PM
  7. 6:00 PM
  8. 11:00 AM
  9. 5:00 PM
  10. 9:00 PM
  11. 7:00 PM
  12. 8:00 PM
  13. 2:00 PM
  14. 10:00 PM
  15. 4:00 PM
  16. 7:00 AM
  17. 11:00 PM
  18. 12:00 AM
  19. 1:00 AM
  20. 5:00 AM
  21. 6:00 AM
  22. 4:00 AM
  23. 2:00 AM
  24. 3:00 AM

Best Time To Post On Twitter On Saturdays

The best times to post on Twitter on Saturdays are (best to worst):
  1. 9:00 AM
  2. 12:00 PM
  3. 10:00 AM
  4. 5:00 PM
  5. 6:00 PM
  6. 3:00 PM
  7. 4:00 PM
  8. 8:00 AM
  9. 7:00 PM
  10. 1:00 PM
  11. 2:00 PM
  12. 9:00 PM
  13. 11:00 AM
  14. 10:00 PM
  15. 8:00 PM
  16. 11:00 PM
  17. 12:00 AM
  18. 7:00 AM
  19. 1:00 AM
  20. 6:00 AM
  21. 5:00 AM
  22. 2:00 AM
  23. 4:00 AM
  24. 3:00 AM

Best Time To Post On Twitter By Time Zone & Location

The organizations, accounts, and posts analyzed in this research span the globe. The data was cleaned to a neat 24-hour format regardless of time zone. We suggest the best practice of using this data to post to Twitter at these times within your primary target audience’s time zone. For example, the best time to post to Twitter on a Wednesday in California, USA, would be 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time.

Best Time To Post On Twitter By Industry

Here’s when you can expect the most Twitter activity in your industry.
  • B2C Businesses: People use Twitter all day because it's so frequently updated, but catching people when they're waking up and winding down lines up with when most people do their heaviest web browsing.
  • B2B Businesses: The same story applies whether you're in B2C or B2B.
  • Software Businesses: Promoting software services on Twitter differs from B2B and B2C in that it's best to catch people when they're in a work mindset and are taking a break from their tasks or heading home.
  • Healthcare Companies: Catching people when they're waking up or right when they’re settling down for the evening is best for healthcare.
  • Media Companies: Media companies and bloggers are some of the heaviest publishers of Twitter content. While it's advisable to maintain a consistent stream of content throughout the day here, reference the peak times shown above to pick your best times.
  • Higher Education: Mornings and evenings produce the highest engagement for higher education.

How To Know Your Best Times To Post On Twitter

1. Twitter Analytics

In Twitter Analytics in the Twitter app, you can export data to find the best tweet times. You can use this to view the days and times when your followers are active on Twitter. tweet activity analytics Twitter Insights: Best Times To Post Analytics By Day

2. When Do Your Competitors & Industry Influencers Post On Twitter?

You may also opt to understand the best days to post by monitoring when niche influencers and competitors post.

3. Twitter Engagement Tracking Spreadsheet

Alternatively, you may also opt to track your best times to post on Twitter with a spreadsheet. The simplest way to do this would be to:
  1. Choose the three best times to post on each day of the week (Sunday: 9:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 PM; Monday: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 8:00 AM; and Saturday: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 10:00 AM).
  2. Post to Twitter at the best times you’ve selected.
  3. Track every post’s likes in your spreadsheet.
Best Time To Post On Twitter FAQ

What Is The Best Time To Post On Twitter?

The best hourlong periods to post on Twitter are 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 PM.

What Are Twitter Peak Hours?

Our research indicates Twitter users are most likely to engage with content posted between 9:00 and 12:00 PM.

Does It Matter When You Post On Twitter?

Timing may influence reach and interactions. However, we are firm believers in quality first. Post quality content your target audience values at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 PM in their time zones.

What Is The Best Time To Post On Twitter To Get The Most Likes?

The research for the best times to post on Twitter includes peak times when engagement is highest. Engagement includes likes, comments, and retweets. Post quality content at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, or 12:00 PM to get more Twitter likes.

When Is The Best Time To Post On Social Media?

The top three best times to post on Social Media in 2023 are 7:00 PM, 3:15 PM, and 8:41 AM.

When Is The Best Time To Post On Facebook?

The top three best times to post on Facebook are 9:00 AM, 7:00 AM, and 10:00 AM.

When Is The Best Time To Post On Instagram?

The top three best times to post on Instagram are 9:00 AM, 8:00 AM, and 10:00 AM.

hen Is The Best Time To Post On Pinterest?

The top three best times to post on Pinterest are 8:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM.

When Is The Best Time To Post On LinkedIn?

The top three best times to post on LinkedIn are 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM.

June 29, 2022

About the Author
Megan Jeromchek

Megan Jeromcheck has over a decade of experience in marketing, with a focus on copywriting, conversions, customer retention, advertising, project planning, email marketing, and much more. At CoSchedule, Megan works closely with other great marketing managers and she leads a team of marketing interns. She mainly focuses on creating action-oriented, results-driven marketing. Along with that, she works with attracting, converting, and retaining long-term customers. Megan focuses on delivering value to the customers and truly believes in what she is marketing. She’s passionate about building connections through engaging content.

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