Best time to post on Instagram

Find the best posting times for Instagram by industry and audience location.

Monday–Friday
7–9am, 11am–1pm, 5–7pm

Around commute times

Wednesday
11am

Highest average engagement

Sunday
Late morning

Leisure browsing peaks

B2B brands
Tuesday–Thursday, business hours
B2C / lifestyle
Evening and weekends

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