Best time to post on X in 2026
Which days and hours should you post on X? 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
- Tuesday 9:00 · Wednesday 10:00 · Wednesday 9:00
- Best day
- Wednesday
- Quietest days
- Saturday
According to Sprout Social
- Best days
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Quietest days
- Saturday and Sunday
The week day by day, according to Sprout Social
| Monday | 14:00–15:00 and 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–18:00 |
| Friday | No recommended slot |
| Saturday | No recommended slot |
| Sunday | No recommended slot |
Sources
- Buffer — The Best Time to Post on Twitter/X in 2026Published 13 March 2026 · 8.7m 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.