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 AM · Monday 1:00 PM · Sunday 1:00 PM
- Strongest window
- Every day, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
- 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 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | No recommended slot |
| Sunday | No recommended slot |
Sources
- Buffer — The Best Time to Post on TikTok in 2026Published September 14, 2026 · 7.1M posts analysed
- Sprout Social — Best Times to Post on Social Media in 2026Published March 31, 2026 · 2B engagements · 307K profiles
Figures checked on each publisher's page on September 21, 2026. Studies get updated: check on their site.