Best Time to Post on TikTok
Real engagement data from 1,134,036 videos by 312,716 creators
Updated every hour • Last 90 days of data
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Sunday 11:00 PM
Engagement Index: 100/100
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1,134,036
Last 90 days
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Thursday 9:00 AM
Engagement Index: 0/100
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Sun 12a
Engagement Index: 72/100
Avg Engagement: 8.23%
Videos: 5,504
Viral Rate: 14.92%
Sun 1a
Engagement Index: 59/100
Avg Engagement: 7.78%
Videos: 5,954
Viral Rate: 14.39%
Sun 2a
Engagement Index: 50/100
Avg Engagement: 7.42%
Videos: 5,880
Viral Rate: 14.97%
Sun 3a
Engagement Index: 43/100
Avg Engagement: 7.17%
Videos: 5,731
Viral Rate: 14.22%
Sun 4a
Engagement Index: 48/100
Avg Engagement: 7.37%
Videos: 5,453
Viral Rate: 15.64%
Sun 5a
Engagement Index: 41/100
Avg Engagement: 7.10%
Videos: 4,898
Viral Rate: 14.27%
Sun 6a
Engagement Index: 36/100
Avg Engagement: 6.89%
Videos: 4,696
Viral Rate: 14.78%
Sun 7a
Engagement Index: 28/100
Avg Engagement: 6.60%
Videos: 5,340
Viral Rate: 13.05%
Sun 8a
Engagement Index: 30/100
Avg Engagement: 6.69%
Videos: 5,555
Viral Rate: 13.11%
Sun 9a
Engagement Index: 18/100
Avg Engagement: 6.25%
Videos: 6,185
Viral Rate: 14.18%
Sun 10a
Engagement Index: 29/100
Avg Engagement: 6.66%
Videos: 6,971
Viral Rate: 13.66%
Sun 11a
Engagement Index: 41/100
Avg Engagement: 7.11%
Videos: 7,514
Viral Rate: 13.73%
Sun 12p
Engagement Index: 63/100
Avg Engagement: 7.92%
Videos: 8,024
Viral Rate: 14.62%
Sun 1p
Engagement Index: 52/100
Avg Engagement: 7.49%
Videos: 7,849
Viral Rate: 14.05%
Sun 2p
Engagement Index: 71/100
Avg Engagement: 8.22%
Videos: 7,809
Viral Rate: 14.60%
Sun 3p
Engagement Index: 61/100
Avg Engagement: 7.83%
Videos: 7,675
Viral Rate: 14.20%
Sun 4p
Engagement Index: 67/100
Avg Engagement: 8.07%
Videos: 7,601
Viral Rate: 15.18%
Sun 5p
Engagement Index: 91/100
Avg Engagement: 8.94%
Videos: 6,633
Viral Rate: 17.29%
Sun 6p
Engagement Index: 94/100
Avg Engagement: 9.06%
Videos: 6,241
Viral Rate: 16.60%
Sun 7p
Engagement Index: 99/100
Avg Engagement: 9.24%
Videos: 5,798
Viral Rate: 17.07%
Sun 8p
Engagement Index: 99/100
Avg Engagement: 9.26%
Videos: 5,354
Viral Rate: 15.58%
Sun 9p
Engagement Index: 94/100
Avg Engagement: 9.06%
Videos: 5,124
Viral Rate: 16.82%
Sun 10p
Engagement Index: 89/100
Avg Engagement: 8.87%
Videos: 5,009
Viral Rate: 16.37%
Sun 11p
Engagement Index: 100/100
Avg Engagement: 9.28%
Videos: 5,108
Viral Rate: 14.90%
Mon 12a
Engagement Index: 74/100
Avg Engagement: 8.31%
Videos: 5,645
Viral Rate: 14.28%
Mon 1a
Engagement Index: 53/100
Avg Engagement: 7.53%
Videos: 6,408
Viral Rate: 14.23%
Mon 2a
Engagement Index: 59/100
Avg Engagement: 7.75%
Videos: 6,248
Viral Rate: 14.40%
Mon 3a
Engagement Index: 40/100
Avg Engagement: 7.05%
Videos: 6,117
Viral Rate: 13.63%
Mon 4a
Engagement Index: 42/100
Avg Engagement: 7.12%
Videos: 5,670
Viral Rate: 14.29%
Mon 5a
Engagement Index: 39/100
Avg Engagement: 7.03%
Videos: 5,059
Viral Rate: 13.94%
Mon 6a
Engagement Index: 27/100
Avg Engagement: 6.59%
Videos: 5,062
Viral Rate: 12.52%
Mon 7a
Engagement Index: 10/100
Avg Engagement: 5.96%
Videos: 5,320
Viral Rate: 13.06%
Mon 8a
Engagement Index: 7/100
Avg Engagement: 5.83%
Videos: 6,298
Viral Rate: 12.07%
Mon 9a
Engagement Index: 23/100
Avg Engagement: 6.42%
Videos: 7,354
Viral Rate: 12.71%
Mon 10a
Engagement Index: 7/100
Avg Engagement: 5.82%
Videos: 8,765
Viral Rate: 13.12%
Mon 11a
Engagement Index: 30/100
Avg Engagement: 6.68%
Videos: 8,713
Viral Rate: 14.03%
Mon 12p
Engagement Index: 31/100
Avg Engagement: 6.73%
Videos: 8,942
Viral Rate: 14.12%
Mon 1p
Engagement Index: 37/100
Avg Engagement: 6.96%
Videos: 8,495
Viral Rate: 13.82%
Mon 2p
Engagement Index: 38/100
Avg Engagement: 6.98%
Videos: 8,565
Viral Rate: 14.03%
Mon 3p
Engagement Index: 53/100
Avg Engagement: 7.53%
Videos: 8,394
Viral Rate: 14.74%
Mon 4p
Engagement Index: 66/100
Avg Engagement: 8.03%
Videos: 7,796
Viral Rate: 16.25%
Mon 5p
Engagement Index: 76/100
Avg Engagement: 8.38%
Videos: 7,094
Viral Rate: 14.42%
Mon 6p
Engagement Index: 84/100
Avg Engagement: 8.68%
Videos: 6,665
Viral Rate: 15.56%
Mon 7p
Engagement Index: 85/100
Avg Engagement: 8.74%
Videos: 6,309
Viral Rate: 15.87%
Mon 8p
Engagement Index: 90/100
Avg Engagement: 8.90%
Videos: 6,045
Viral Rate: 16.20%
Mon 9p
Engagement Index: 86/100
Avg Engagement: 8.76%
Videos: 6,000
Viral Rate: 15.62%
Mon 10p
Engagement Index: 76/100
Avg Engagement: 8.37%
Videos: 5,881
Viral Rate: 14.79%
Mon 11p
Engagement Index: 77/100
Avg Engagement: 8.41%
Videos: 5,907
Viral Rate: 14.95%
Tue 12a
Engagement Index: 77/100
Avg Engagement: 8.43%
Videos: 6,317
Viral Rate: 14.96%
Tue 1a
Engagement Index: 47/100
Avg Engagement: 7.32%
Videos: 7,030
Viral Rate: 13.97%
Tue 2a
Engagement Index: 52/100
Avg Engagement: 7.49%
Videos: 6,714
Viral Rate: 15.12%
Tue 3a
Engagement Index: 37/100
Avg Engagement: 6.93%
Videos: 6,529
Viral Rate: 13.29%
Tue 4a
Engagement Index: 41/100
Avg Engagement: 7.08%
Videos: 5,891
Viral Rate: 14.11%
Tue 5a
Engagement Index: 39/100
Avg Engagement: 7.01%
Videos: 5,305
Viral Rate: 13.57%
Tue 6a
Engagement Index: 27/100
Avg Engagement: 6.57%
Videos: 5,027
Viral Rate: 12.45%
Tue 7a
Engagement Index: 11/100
Avg Engagement: 6.00%
Videos: 5,268
Viral Rate: 12.93%
Tue 8a
Engagement Index: 6/100
Avg Engagement: 5.78%
Videos: 6,082
Viral Rate: 12.84%
Tue 9a
Engagement Index: 5/100
Avg Engagement: 5.76%
Videos: 7,382
Viral Rate: 12.96%
Tue 10a
Engagement Index: 3/100
Avg Engagement: 5.69%
Videos: 8,749
Viral Rate: 13.58%
Tue 11a
Engagement Index: 18/100
Avg Engagement: 6.23%
Videos: 9,080
Viral Rate: 13.13%
Tue 12p
Engagement Index: 24/100
Avg Engagement: 6.48%
Videos: 8,948
Viral Rate: 13.70%
Tue 1p
Engagement Index: 37/100
Avg Engagement: 6.95%
Videos: 8,526
Viral Rate: 13.96%
Tue 2p
Engagement Index: 43/100
Avg Engagement: 7.17%
Videos: 8,300
Viral Rate: 14.16%
Tue 3p
Engagement Index: 51/100
Avg Engagement: 7.48%
Videos: 8,458
Viral Rate: 15.00%
Tue 4p
Engagement Index: 62/100
Avg Engagement: 7.88%
Videos: 8,027
Viral Rate: 14.69%
Tue 5p
Engagement Index: 71/100
Avg Engagement: 8.21%
Videos: 7,620
Viral Rate: 14.55%
Tue 6p
Engagement Index: 87/100
Avg Engagement: 8.79%
Videos: 7,023
Viral Rate: 15.79%
Tue 7p
Engagement Index: 86/100
Avg Engagement: 8.76%
Videos: 6,708
Viral Rate: 16.10%
Tue 8p
Engagement Index: 86/100
Avg Engagement: 8.75%
Videos: 6,597
Viral Rate: 15.87%
Tue 9p
Engagement Index: 88/100
Avg Engagement: 8.83%
Videos: 6,456
Viral Rate: 15.85%
Tue 10p
Engagement Index: 88/100
Avg Engagement: 8.83%
Videos: 6,288
Viral Rate: 15.24%
Tue 11p
Engagement Index: 80/100
Avg Engagement: 8.54%
Videos: 6,309
Viral Rate: 14.38%
Wed 12a
Engagement Index: 70/100
Avg Engagement: 8.16%
Videos: 6,658
Viral Rate: 13.58%
Wed 1a
Engagement Index: 54/100
Avg Engagement: 7.56%
Videos: 7,784
Viral Rate: 13.16%
Wed 2a
Engagement Index: 51/100
Avg Engagement: 7.47%
Videos: 7,139
Viral Rate: 13.27%
Wed 3a
Engagement Index: 41/100
Avg Engagement: 7.08%
Videos: 6,769
Viral Rate: 13.09%
Wed 4a
Engagement Index: 46/100
Avg Engagement: 7.30%
Videos: 6,218
Viral Rate: 14.55%
Wed 5a
Engagement Index: 38/100
Avg Engagement: 6.98%
Videos: 5,502
Viral Rate: 14.10%
Wed 6a
Engagement Index: 22/100
Avg Engagement: 6.38%
Videos: 5,303
Viral Rate: 12.62%
Wed 7a
Engagement Index: 11/100
Avg Engagement: 5.98%
Videos: 5,667
Viral Rate: 11.66%
Wed 8a
Engagement Index: 2/100
Avg Engagement: 5.66%
Videos: 6,523
Viral Rate: 12.23%
Wed 9a
Engagement Index: 4/100
Avg Engagement: 5.74%
Videos: 7,834
Viral Rate: 12.97%
Wed 10a
Engagement Index: 6/100
Avg Engagement: 5.80%
Videos: 9,228
Viral Rate: 13.32%
Wed 11a
Engagement Index: 15/100
Avg Engagement: 6.15%
Videos: 9,319
Viral Rate: 14.15%
Wed 12p
Engagement Index: 25/100
Avg Engagement: 6.49%
Videos: 9,412
Viral Rate: 13.71%
Wed 1p
Engagement Index: 30/100
Avg Engagement: 6.68%
Videos: 9,012
Viral Rate: 13.94%
Wed 2p
Engagement Index: 39/100
Avg Engagement: 7.01%
Videos: 9,132
Viral Rate: 13.63%
Wed 3p
Engagement Index: 54/100
Avg Engagement: 7.57%
Videos: 8,972
Viral Rate: 14.63%
Wed 4p
Engagement Index: 60/100
Avg Engagement: 7.80%
Videos: 8,456
Viral Rate: 15.36%
Wed 5p
Engagement Index: 71/100
Avg Engagement: 8.21%
Videos: 7,578
Viral Rate: 14.75%
Wed 6p
Engagement Index: 84/100
Avg Engagement: 8.67%
Videos: 7,109
Viral Rate: 16.02%
Wed 7p
Engagement Index: 93/100
Avg Engagement: 9.03%
Videos: 6,578
Viral Rate: 15.07%
Wed 8p
Engagement Index: 81/100
Avg Engagement: 8.57%
Videos: 6,310
Viral Rate: 16.02%
Wed 9p
Engagement Index: 86/100
Avg Engagement: 8.76%
Videos: 6,174
Viral Rate: 16.25%
Wed 10p
Engagement Index: 86/100
Avg Engagement: 8.78%
Videos: 5,883
Viral Rate: 15.21%
Wed 11p
Engagement Index: 74/100
Avg Engagement: 8.32%
Videos: 6,020
Viral Rate: 15.45%
Thu 12a
Engagement Index: 67/100
Avg Engagement: 8.05%
Videos: 6,377
Viral Rate: 14.68%
Thu 1a
Engagement Index: 49/100
Avg Engagement: 7.38%
Videos: 7,435
Viral Rate: 14.01%
Thu 2a
Engagement Index: 47/100
Avg Engagement: 7.31%
Videos: 6,997
Viral Rate: 13.35%
Thu 3a
Engagement Index: 38/100
Avg Engagement: 6.99%
Videos: 6,700
Viral Rate: 12.97%
Thu 4a
Engagement Index: 36/100
Avg Engagement: 6.91%
Videos: 5,936
Viral Rate: 13.27%
Thu 5a
Engagement Index: 34/100
Avg Engagement: 6.84%
Videos: 5,307
Viral Rate: 13.83%
Thu 6a
Engagement Index: 18/100
Avg Engagement: 6.26%
Videos: 4,963
Viral Rate: 12.15%
Thu 7a
Engagement Index: 12/100
Avg Engagement: 6.01%
Videos: 5,349
Viral Rate: 12.69%
Thu 8a
Engagement Index: 3/100
Avg Engagement: 5.71%
Videos: 6,136
Viral Rate: 12.09%
Thu 9a
Engagement Index: 0/100
Avg Engagement: 5.58%
Videos: 7,452
Viral Rate: 12.28%
Thu 10a
Engagement Index: 2/100
Avg Engagement: 5.64%
Videos: 8,726
Viral Rate: 13.10%
Thu 11a
Engagement Index: 23/100
Avg Engagement: 6.41%
Videos: 8,724
Viral Rate: 13.71%
Thu 12p
Engagement Index: 25/100
Avg Engagement: 6.51%
Videos: 9,076
Viral Rate: 14.01%
Thu 1p
Engagement Index: 31/100
Avg Engagement: 6.72%
Videos: 8,737
Viral Rate: 13.75%
Thu 2p
Engagement Index: 36/100
Avg Engagement: 6.92%
Videos: 8,364
Viral Rate: 14.16%
Thu 3p
Engagement Index: 54/100
Avg Engagement: 7.58%
Videos: 8,597
Viral Rate: 14.52%
Thu 4p
Engagement Index: 69/100
Avg Engagement: 8.12%
Videos: 8,000
Viral Rate: 15.40%
Thu 5p
Engagement Index: 63/100
Avg Engagement: 7.91%
Videos: 7,259
Viral Rate: 14.99%
Thu 6p
Engagement Index: 80/100
Avg Engagement: 8.55%
Videos: 6,611
Viral Rate: 14.55%
Thu 7p
Engagement Index: 86/100
Avg Engagement: 8.77%
Videos: 6,303
Viral Rate: 16.12%
Thu 8p
Engagement Index: 87/100
Avg Engagement: 8.81%
Videos: 6,057
Viral Rate: 16.23%
Thu 9p
Engagement Index: 87/100
Avg Engagement: 8.82%
Videos: 5,990
Viral Rate: 16.64%
Thu 10p
Engagement Index: 87/100
Avg Engagement: 8.79%
Videos: 5,604
Viral Rate: 16.18%
Thu 11p
Engagement Index: 76/100
Avg Engagement: 8.41%
Videos: 5,843
Viral Rate: 15.40%
Fri 12a
Engagement Index: 74/100
Avg Engagement: 8.32%
Videos: 6,234
Viral Rate: 14.10%
Fri 1a
Engagement Index: 54/100
Avg Engagement: 7.59%
Videos: 6,864
Viral Rate: 14.23%
Fri 2a
Engagement Index: 44/100
Avg Engagement: 7.19%
Videos: 6,831
Viral Rate: 13.80%
Fri 3a
Engagement Index: 33/100
Avg Engagement: 6.80%
Videos: 6,508
Viral Rate: 13.60%
Fri 4a
Engagement Index: 37/100
Avg Engagement: 6.93%
Videos: 5,886
Viral Rate: 13.64%
Fri 5a
Engagement Index: 36/100
Avg Engagement: 6.93%
Videos: 5,183
Viral Rate: 13.56%
Fri 6a
Engagement Index: 24/100
Avg Engagement: 6.48%
Videos: 5,050
Viral Rate: 13.52%
Fri 7a
Engagement Index: 18/100
Avg Engagement: 6.25%
Videos: 5,469
Viral Rate: 12.62%
Fri 8a
Engagement Index: 4/100
Avg Engagement: 5.74%
Videos: 6,152
Viral Rate: 12.37%
Fri 9a
Engagement Index: 6/100
Avg Engagement: 5.82%
Videos: 7,304
Viral Rate: 13.46%
Fri 10a
Engagement Index: 5/100
Avg Engagement: 5.77%
Videos: 8,752
Viral Rate: 14.04%
Fri 11a
Engagement Index: 21/100
Avg Engagement: 6.34%
Videos: 8,779
Viral Rate: 14.69%
Fri 12p
Engagement Index: 27/100
Avg Engagement: 6.59%
Videos: 8,946
Viral Rate: 13.48%
Fri 1p
Engagement Index: 32/100
Avg Engagement: 6.75%
Videos: 8,375
Viral Rate: 15.33%
Fri 2p
Engagement Index: 45/100
Avg Engagement: 7.26%
Videos: 8,177
Viral Rate: 14.08%
Fri 3p
Engagement Index: 52/100
Avg Engagement: 7.52%
Videos: 8,533
Viral Rate: 15.46%
Fri 4p
Engagement Index: 61/100
Avg Engagement: 7.83%
Videos: 7,738
Viral Rate: 15.53%
Fri 5p
Engagement Index: 73/100
Avg Engagement: 8.29%
Videos: 6,883
Viral Rate: 17.04%
Fri 6p
Engagement Index: 84/100
Avg Engagement: 8.68%
Videos: 6,534
Viral Rate: 15.93%
Fri 7p
Engagement Index: 84/100
Avg Engagement: 8.67%
Videos: 6,031
Viral Rate: 16.23%
Fri 8p
Engagement Index: 89/100
Avg Engagement: 8.89%
Videos: 5,841
Viral Rate: 16.81%
Fri 9p
Engagement Index: 91/100
Avg Engagement: 8.93%
Videos: 5,746
Viral Rate: 16.81%
Fri 10p
Engagement Index: 85/100
Avg Engagement: 8.73%
Videos: 5,517
Viral Rate: 16.06%
Fri 11p
Engagement Index: 79/100
Avg Engagement: 8.51%
Videos: 5,506
Viral Rate: 15.09%
Sat 12a
Engagement Index: 66/100
Avg Engagement: 8.02%
Videos: 5,883
Viral Rate: 15.76%
Sat 1a
Engagement Index: 46/100
Avg Engagement: 7.30%
Videos: 6,463
Viral Rate: 13.74%
Sat 2a
Engagement Index: 49/100
Avg Engagement: 7.38%
Videos: 6,287
Viral Rate: 14.11%
Sat 3a
Engagement Index: 43/100
Avg Engagement: 7.16%
Videos: 6,145
Viral Rate: 14.47%
Sat 4a
Engagement Index: 39/100
Avg Engagement: 7.02%
Videos: 5,659
Viral Rate: 14.86%
Sat 5a
Engagement Index: 34/100
Avg Engagement: 6.83%
Videos: 4,965
Viral Rate: 14.30%
Sat 6a
Engagement Index: 31/100
Avg Engagement: 6.72%
Videos: 4,919
Viral Rate: 15.06%
Sat 7a
Engagement Index: 25/100
Avg Engagement: 6.49%
Videos: 5,318
Viral Rate: 13.78%
Sat 8a
Engagement Index: 15/100
Avg Engagement: 6.14%
Videos: 5,691
Viral Rate: 13.04%
Sat 9a
Engagement Index: 16/100
Avg Engagement: 6.18%
Videos: 6,596
Viral Rate: 14.07%
Sat 10a
Engagement Index: 20/100
Avg Engagement: 6.32%
Videos: 7,758
Viral Rate: 14.37%
Sat 11a
Engagement Index: 28/100
Avg Engagement: 6.62%
Videos: 7,803
Viral Rate: 14.37%
Sat 12p
Engagement Index: 32/100
Avg Engagement: 6.77%
Videos: 8,086
Viral Rate: 15.08%
Sat 1p
Engagement Index: 40/100
Avg Engagement: 7.07%
Videos: 7,725
Viral Rate: 14.93%
Sat 2p
Engagement Index: 44/100
Avg Engagement: 7.20%
Videos: 7,717
Viral Rate: 15.20%
Sat 3p
Engagement Index: 55/100
Avg Engagement: 7.60%
Videos: 7,671
Viral Rate: 15.93%
Sat 4p
Engagement Index: 64/100
Avg Engagement: 7.94%
Videos: 7,245
Viral Rate: 16.02%
Sat 5p
Engagement Index: 83/100
Avg Engagement: 8.66%
Videos: 6,473
Viral Rate: 17.12%
Sat 6p
Engagement Index: 91/100
Avg Engagement: 8.96%
Videos: 6,101
Viral Rate: 16.05%
Sat 7p
Engagement Index: 92/100
Avg Engagement: 8.99%
Videos: 5,596
Viral Rate: 17.28%
Sat 8p
Engagement Index: 87/100
Avg Engagement: 8.82%
Videos: 5,372
Viral Rate: 17.27%
Sat 9p
Engagement Index: 96/100
Avg Engagement: 9.12%
Videos: 5,106
Viral Rate: 15.75%
Sat 10p
Engagement Index: 96/100
Avg Engagement: 9.14%
Videos: 4,972
Viral Rate: 17.12%
Sat 11p
Engagement Index: 87/100
Avg Engagement: 8.78%
Videos: 5,232
Viral Rate: 15.50%
Top 10 Best Times to Post
Ranked by engagement index based on real video performance
These times show the highest engagement rates across our dataset. Your results may vary based on your specific audience.
| Rank | Day | Time | Engagement Index | Avg Engagement | Viral Rate | Videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Sunday | 11:00 PM | 100 | 9.28% | 14.90% | 5,108 |
| 🥈 | Sunday | 7:00 PM | 99 | 9.24% | 17.07% | 5,798 |
| 🥉 | Sunday | 8:00 PM | 99 | 9.26% | 15.58% | 5,354 |
| 4 | Saturday | 9:00 PM | 96 | 9.12% | 15.75% | 5,106 |
| 5 | Saturday | 10:00 PM | 96 | 9.14% | 17.12% | 4,972 |
| 6 | Sunday | 6:00 PM | 94 | 9.06% | 16.60% | 6,241 |
| 7 | Sunday | 9:00 PM | 94 | 9.06% | 16.82% | 5,124 |
| 8 | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | 93 | 9.03% | 15.07% | 6,578 |
| 9 | Saturday | 7:00 PM | 92 | 8.99% | 17.28% | 5,596 |
| 10 | Sunday | 5:00 PM | 91 | 8.94% | 17.29% | 6,633 |
How We Calculate This
Our Methodology
- 1
Extract Posting Times
We extract the day and hour from each video’s publish timestamp
- 2
Calculate Engagement Rate
(Likes + Comments + Shares) / Views × 100
- 3
Group by Time Slot
Average engagement across all videos in each day+hour combo
- 4
Normalize to 0-100
Scale scores so 100 = highest engagement time slot
Data Quality
312,716 Creators
Data from diverse creator accounts
1,134,036 Videos
Only videos with 100+ views included
Last 90 Days
Fresh data reflects current trends
Hourly Updates
Data refreshes every hour automatically
Why Posting Time Matters on TikTok
TikTok’s algorithm prioritizes early engagement. Videos that get likes, comments, and shares in the first 30-60 minutes are more likely to be pushed to the For You page. Posting when your audience is most active increases your chances of that crucial early engagement.
Best Days to Post on TikTok in 2026
Based on our analysis of 1,134,036 videos, Sunday shows the highest engagement rates overall. However, the best day for YOU depends on your specific audience demographics, timezone, and content niche.
Should You Post Multiple Times Per Day?
Many successful creators post 1-3 times per day. Our data shows that spacing posts at least 3-4 hours apart prevents them from competing against each other for the same audience’s attention. Consistency matters more than volume.
Timezone Considerations
The times shown are based on when videos were published in their original timezones. If your audience is primarily in a different timezone than you, adjust your posting schedule accordingly. Most successful creators target their largest audience segment’s active hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to post on TikTok?
Based on our analysis of 1,134,036 videos, the best time to post is Sunday at 11:00 PM. However, optimal times vary by audience and niche.
Does posting time really affect TikTok views?
Yes. Videos posted when your audience is active get more early engagement, which signals to the algorithm that your content is worth promoting to more users on the For You page.
How often is this data updated?
Our engagement data is refreshed every hour using the latest video performance metrics from our database of thousands of TikTok videos.
What timezone is this data in?
The data reflects posting times in their original timezones. Our analysis accounts for creators across all timezones to provide globally-relevant insights.
Should I always post at the "best" time?
Not necessarily. The best time for YOU depends on when YOUR specific audience is online. Use these insights as a starting point, then test and refine based on your own analytics.
How is the engagement index calculated?
We calculate (likes + comments + shares) / views for each video, group by posting time, then normalize to a 0-100 scale where 100 represents the highest engagement rate.