{"id":48083,"date":"2022-07-30T22:18:14","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T22:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=48083"},"modified":"2022-07-30T22:18:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T22:18:15","slug":"what-time-should-i-post-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-time-should-i-post-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"What Time Should I 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-6a536c873196c\" 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-6a536c873196c\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a536c873196c\" ><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-should-i-post-on-instagram\/#What_Time_Should_I_Post_on_Instagram\" title=\"What Time Should I Post on Instagram?\">What Time Should I 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-should-i-post-on-instagram\/#Sprout_Socials_research_shows_that_the_best_time_to_post_on_Instagram_is_mid-morning_to_early_afternoon\" title=\"Sprout Social&#8217;s research shows that the best time to post on Instagram is mid-morning to early afternoon\">Sprout Social&#8217;s research shows that the best time to post on Instagram is mid-morning to early afternoon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-time-should-i-post-on-instagram\/#Weekdays_are_the_best_days_to_post_on_Instagram\" title=\"Weekdays are the best days to post on Instagram\">Weekdays are the best days to post on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-time-should-i-post-on-instagram\/#Optimum_interval_to_post_on_Instagram\" title=\"Optimum interval to post on Instagram\">Optimum interval to post on Instagram<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Time_Should_I_Post_on_Instagram\"><\/span>What Time Should I Post on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:auto; height:auto; max-height:267px; max-width:33% margin:0px 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/TuDEF33.jpg\" alt=\"what time should i post on instagram\" align=\"left\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you are wondering when to post on Instagram, then you&#8217;ve come to the right place. According to Sprout Social&#8217;s research, the best time to post on Instagram is mid-morning to early afternoon. In addition, it has been found that you should avoid posting on Sunday, because engagement is lower on Sundays. But regardless of when you post, there are some general guidelines that you should follow to increase engagement on Instagram.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sprout_Socials_research_shows_that_the_best_time_to_post_on_Instagram_is_mid-morning_to_early_afternoon\"><\/span>Sprout Social&#8217;s research shows that the best time to post on Instagram is mid-morning to early afternoon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best time to post on Instagram depends on the type of business you are running. Some businesses prefer to post at specific times of the day, while others prefer to post on specific days of the week. If you want to find out the best times to post, Sprout Social&#8217;s report will help. If you are looking for an Instagram marketing strategy that works best for your business, check out their tips.<\/p>\n<p>Sprout Social&#8217;s research found that the best time to post on Instagram is between 10:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. Most users are active from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the other hand, posting on Saturday isn&#8217;t that prominent because most people take a day off. Mid-morning to early afternoon is the best time to post on Instagram, with users staying active for an average of 13 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday is the best day to post on Instagram, followed by Wednesday. Wednesday&#8217;s peak engagement period is between 8 A.M. and 9 P.M., while Thursday&#8217;s peak engagement period is between 11 A.M. and 1 P.M. and then gradually decreases. Friday&#8217;s best time to post on Instagram is between 11 A.M. and 1 P.M., with a moderate engagement rate remaining between 8 A.M. and 8 P.M.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weekdays_are_the_best_days_to_post_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Weekdays are the best days to post on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While posting on Instagram is possible on any day of the week, it is best to focus your efforts during weekdays. In fact, it is suggested that businesses post their best content on these days to get the highest engagement. Posting during the weekdays is also a better time than posting on Sunday. During the weekdays, most users are engaged with your content. On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, engagement is highest, while Fridays see the least engagement.<\/p>\n<p>While Sundays are ideal for posting on Instagram, Monday and Tuesday are not. While both days have a high number of users, Wednesday is considered the best day to post. Sprout Social found that Wednesday posts performed better on Instagram than Monday. The optimal hours for posting on Wednesday are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The best time to post on Monday is not favorable for Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>The best time to post on Instagram depends on your niche and the location of your target audience. For example, if your target audience lives in the United States, it is best to post during weekdays. However, if your target audience lives in India, the best times to post on Instagram are Monday to Friday between 11am and 2 pm. People are most likely to check their accounts in these hours, and they tend to scroll through their feeds during their downtime.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimum_interval_to_post_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Optimum interval to post on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When is the best time to post on Instagram? There are many opinions about the best time to post on Instagram. Some people recommend morning or early afternoon on weekdays, while others prefer midday or evening. Depending on your audience and industry, you may need to experiment a bit to find what works best for your business. Below are some tips to post at the right time. Read on to learn about the best times to post on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your niche, you may find that the optimal time to post on Instagram is slightly different from day to day. While midday engagement is higher on weekdays, weekends and evenings have higher engagement rates. In any case, if your goal is to expand your Instagram reach, you may want to test different times to see what works best for you. This way, you can stay consistent even as your audience and your business grows.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a posting frequency, remember that changing it will hurt your Instagram results. If you post too frequently, you may lose followers or generate less engagement with each post. 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