{"id":47315,"date":"2022-07-30T21:28:33","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T21:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=47315"},"modified":"2022-07-30T21:28:33","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T21:28:33","slug":"what-time-is-the-best-time-to-post-on-instagram-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-time-is-the-best-time-to-post-on-instagram-2","title":{"rendered":"What Time is the Best Time to Post on Instagram?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03bb1533c76\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03bb1533c76\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03bb1533c76\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-time-is-the-best-time-to-post-on-instagram-2\/#What_Time_is_the_Best_Time_to_Post_on_Instagram\" title=\"What Time is the Best Time to Post on Instagram?\">What Time is the Best Time to Post on Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-time-is-the-best-time-to-post-on-instagram-2\/#5_00_am\" title=\"5:00 a.m.\">5:00 a.m.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-time-is-the-best-time-to-post-on-instagram-2\/#9_AM_to_4_PM\" title=\"9 AM to 4 PM\">9 AM to 4 PM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-time-is-the-best-time-to-post-on-instagram-2\/#5_00_pm\" title=\"5:00 p.m.\">5:00 p.m.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Time_is_the_Best_Time_to_Post_on_Instagram\"><\/span>What Time is the Best Time to Post on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; width:auto; max-width:44% max-height:245px; height:auto;\" alt=\"what time is the best time to post on instagram\" align=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Nmyvc1O.png\">  <\/p>\n<p>While we are all different, there is generally an optimal time to post on Instagram. In this article, we&#8217;ll discuss the optimal times of day for a post, and what you should avoid. In general, we recommend posting between 5:00 AM and 9 AM, and then again between 7 PM and 9 PM. The best time to post on Instagram depends on where you are located, and your audience&#8217;s habits. Different time zones overlap with each other, so your optimal time may vary based on this.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_00_am\"><\/span>5:00 a.m.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Achieving a 5:00 a.m. wake up time is easier if you do it every day, rather than sporadically throughout the week. Setting an alarm that repeats is a good start, as is going to bed at the same time each night. You should also get plenty of rest before going to work or school, as some people function well with just four to six hours of sleep. For most people, a full eight hours of sleep is necessary for maximum efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>If you are someone who wakes up early, you may be able to adjust your body clock by waking up at a different time every morning. Changing your time in the morning can be tricky, but it&#8217;s vital to get your body used to the new routine. By waking up early, you&#8217;ll avoid the sleepiness that plagues us in the morning. And by adjusting your clock, you&#8217;ll find that you&#8217;ll start your day on time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_AM_to_4_PM\"><\/span>9 AM to 4 PM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When should you post on Instagram? It all depends on your niche. For example, if you&#8217;re in the sport niche, you should post in the afternoon when most followers will be training. For the fashion niche, post in the morning when most people will be working and studying. Those with more free time on their hands are more likely to engage in the afternoon. Similarly, if you&#8217;re looking to expand your following, post in the afternoon when your followers are more likely to check their feeds.<\/p>\n<p>Posting on Instagram on a weekday is significantly different from posting during the weekend. During the week, most people are busy either at school or working. Most engagement happens from 9 AM to 3 PM. On the other hand, engagement is highest during the weekend. Those hours are similar to the times for IG TV videos and live Instagram. Therefore, it&#8217;s ideal to post during these hours to get maximum engagement.<\/p>\n<p>When posting on Instagram, keep in mind that the best times to post will depend on your audience. People&#8217;s interest dwindles late in the afternoon. And they tend to move on to other pursuits during the late afternoon. While setting posting times on Instagram is less critical when you have a worldwide audience, local audience demographics are more sensitive to certain time zones than those with a wider geographical spread.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_00_pm\"><\/span>5:00 p.m.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best time to post on Instagram is between 2pm and 3pm during the weekday. The optimal time to post varies by industry, but on average, it&#8217;s best to post in the afternoon, when people are awake, not responding to their first email of the day. On the other hand, posting during the morning or early evening is more effective for brands and businesses that deal with consumers.<\/p>\n<p>While there is no universally recommended time to post on Instagram, the morning hours are ideal for reaching the largest number of people. The morning hours are high for engagement and interaction, while the evening hours are low for engagement. According to a Huffington Post study, the best time to post on Instagram is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST. However, these hours do vary by industry and can be more effective for some than for others.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the time of day, another factor that affects post timing is your location. Different regions have different audiences, and time zones overlap. For example, an account based in New York will likely have followers from the same region as an account in LA. Local times are a good starting point, but customized best times are best. In general, you should post at least once daily between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wfM03O3nvRw\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"224\" width=\"401\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Time is the Best Time to Post on Instagram? 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