What is the best time to post on LinkedIn?

The best time to post on LinkedIn globally is Tuesday through Thursday, between 7–9am or 5–7pm in your local timezone. These windows align with pre-inbox browsing and commute scroll sessions when professionals are in passive discovery mode rather than reactive task mode. Tuesday at 7am consistently produces the highest engagement-per-post ratio across all regions analyzed.

What is the best day to post on LinkedIn?

Wednesday is the best single day to post on LinkedIn for most niches. It sits at the midweek peak — inbox is cleared, weekly planning is done, and professionals are actively consuming thought leadership. Wednesday posts generate 2× more comments on average compared to Friday. Tuesday is a close second, particularly for B2B decision-maker audiences.

Does posting time actually affect LinkedIn engagement?

Yes, significantly. Analysis of 3,500 LinkedIn creator profiles shows that the same post published at an optimal time (e.g., Tuesday 7am) generates 2.4× more engagement than the identical post published at a low-traffic hour (e.g., Saturday 7am). The LinkedIn algorithm weights early engagement velocity heavily — posts that gain reactions and comments in the first 90 minutes get amplified further in the feed.

Is it better to post in the morning or evening on LinkedIn?

Both morning (7–9am) and evening (5–7pm) windows outperform midday, but for different reasons. Morning posts catch professionals before inbox overwhelm — they are in browse mode, not reactive mode. Evening posts (5–7pm) benefit from commute scrolling and have the highest reach-per-post of the entire day because engagement accumulates through the evening. If you can only pick one, the 5–7pm after-work window produces the widest reach.

Is Sunday a good day to post on LinkedIn?

Sunday is a hidden gem. Most brands and agencies do not post on weekends, reducing feed competition by 60%+. Organic reach per post is measurably higher. Posts published Sunday 12–4pm often carry momentum into Monday morning traffic as people plan their week. Motivational, vision, and strategic content performs best on Sundays.

Does the best posting time differ by region?

Yes. North America peaks slightly later in the morning (8–9am EST) and has a strong after-work window at 6–7pm EST. Europe and Africa peak earlier (7–8am local) with a strong midday window. Asia Pacific has a consistent morning peak at 7–8am. Latin America shows a later lunch window peaking around 1–2pm and a strong evening window at 6–8pm. Use the region filter on the heatmap to see data specific to your audience.

How often should I post on LinkedIn?

3–5 times per week is the optimal posting frequency for LinkedIn growth. Posting fewer than 3 times per week reduces algorithmic visibility. Posting more than 5 times per week risks audience fatigue and lower per-post engagement. Consistency over a 4–8 week period matters more than peak frequency in any single week.

Best Time to Post on LinkedIn in 2026

Research-backed timing data from 3,500 creator profiles + behavioral analysis

62,130 posts · 3,150 creators

All times shown in your local timezone

Updated Feb 2026

The best time to post on LinkedIn is not a single magic hour — and it's not just about your timezone. This free heatmap is built from analysis of 62,130 posts across 3,150 creators and accounts for cross-timezone effects: posting at 4am in Europe reaches Asian professionals at their morning peak. Sunday ranks as the #1 engagement day (457 avg). Night hours (22:00, 3:00 UTC) are among the top 3 globally — not dead zones. The 9–11am block is actually the weakest. Use the filters below to see data specific to your region and content type.

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Mon

43%

Tue

45%

Wed

45%

Thu

37%

Fri

37%