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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The Best time to post on Instagram is free to use — no sign-up required. Find the best posting times for Instagram by industry and audience location.This tool is part of PostAI's free toolset for social media creators, marketers, and teams.
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