Best time to post on TikTok in 2026
Which days and hours should you post on TikTok? Two large public studies answer, and they don't always agree: here are both, without choosing for them.
Times are in your audience's local time zone: they apply as they are, wherever you are.
According to Buffer
- Peak slots
- Sunday 9:00 · Monday 13:00 · Sunday 13:00
- Strongest window
- Every day, 18:00–23:00
- Best day
- Saturday
- Quietest days
- Wednesday
According to Sprout Social
- Best days
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Quietest days
- Saturday and Sunday
The week day by day, according to Sprout Social
| Monday | 15:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 14:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 15:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | No recommended slot |
| Sunday | No recommended slot |
Sources
- Buffer — The Best Time to Post on TikTok in 2026Published 14 September 2026 · 7.1m posts analysed
- Sprout Social — Best Times to Post on Social Media in 2026Published 31 March 2026 · 2bn engagements · 307k profiles
Figures checked on each publisher's page on 21 September 2026. Studies get updated: check on their site.