Best Time to Post on X (Twitter) in 2026: 700K+ Posts Analyzed [Day-by-Day Guide]

The best time to post on X (Twitter) in 2026 is Wednesday at 9 AM, with peak engagement windows from 8 AM to 11 AM and 3 PM on weekdays. This comes from analyzing over 700,000 tweets across 50,000+ accounts—and the data reveals something critical: X Premium subscribers now receive 10x more reach than free accounts, fundamentally changing timing strategy.

X is the only major social platform where timing intersects with a pay-to-play algorithm. In 2026, non-Premium accounts posting links see zero median engagement—their posts are essentially invisible. Understanding when AND how to post has never been more important.

This complete guide breaks down the best posting times by day, content type, industry, and account status—backed by data from Sprout Social, SocialPilot, Hootsuite, and Buffer.

Master X in 2026: Understanding how the X algorithm works is essential before optimizing your posting times.

Edited by Jamie Partridge, Founder — Updated February 3, 2026

TL;DR: Best Times to Post on X in 2026

Key findings:

• Best single time: Wednesday at 9 AM
• Best days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Worst day: Sunday
• X Premium boost: 4x in-network, 2x out-of-network visibility
• Critical first 30 minutes: Early engagement determines algorithm distribution

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Table of Contents

1. 2026 Data: What's Changed on X
2. Day-by-Day Best Posting Times
3. The X Premium Factor
4. B2B vs B2C Timing Differences
5. Content Type Timing Guide
6. Thread vs Single Tweet Timing
7. Video Content Timing
8. Industry-Specific Best Times
9. Time Zone Strategy
10. How to Find Your Personal Best Times
11. 12 Common X Timing Mistakes
12. FAQs

2026 Data: What's Changed on X

X in 2026 is fundamentally different from the Twitter of 2023. Three major shifts affect when you should post:

1. Grok AI Now Sorts Your Feed

As of 2025, X uses its Grok AI to sort the "Following" feed based on "predicted engagement and relevance." Neither the "For You" nor "Following" tab displays chronologically by default anymore.

What this means: Timing still matters for the first 30 minutes (the critical engagement window), but your post can resurface hours later if it performs well initially.

2. Premium Subscribers Dominate

According to Buffer's analysis of 18.8 million posts:

• Free accounts: Under 100 impressions per post (median)
• Premium accounts: ~600 impressions per post
• Premium+ accounts: 1,550+ impressions per post

That's roughly 10x more reach for Premium subscribers. The algorithm explicitly prioritizes verified accounts with a 4x boost for in-network content and 2x for out-of-network.

3. Links Are Penalized (Especially for Free Accounts)

Non-Premium accounts posting links see zero median engagement since March 2026. Their link posts are effectively invisible. Premium accounts posting links see reduced but viable engagement around 0.25-0.3%.

Strategy shift: Post valuable content first, then add links in replies—or use URL shorteners with tracking to measure actual clicks.

4. Text Outperforms Video

Counter to every other platform, Buffer's 2025-2026 data shows text-only posts beat videos, images, and links in median engagement on X. The platform rewards substance and conversation over visual content.

Day-by-Day Best Posting Times

Based on SocialPilot's study of 700,000 posts from 50,000+ X accounts, here's the complete day-by-day breakdown:

Monday: Starting the Week Strong

Best times: 8 AM - 11 AM Secondary window: 2 PM - 4 PM Engagement level: High

Monday mornings catch professionals returning from the weekend, checking industry updates over coffee. There's a surge as people catch up on news they missed.

Content strategy: Industry news, weekly insights, motivational content. Avoid heavy promotional posts—people are easing into the week.

What works:

• "Here's what's happening in [industry] this week..."
• Monday motivation (authentically done)
• Commentary on weekend news/events

Tuesday: Peak Performance Begins

Best times: 8 AM - 10 AM Engagement level: Very High

Tuesday is one of the best days for X engagement. People are fully in work mode, actively seeking industry content and professional insights.

According to Sprout Social, Tuesday and Wednesday between 9 AM and 2 PM consistently see the highest engagement rates across industries.

Content strategy: Your best thought leadership content. Launch important announcements. Post threads with valuable insights.

Wednesday: The Global Engagement Peak

Best times: 9 AM (primary), 3 PM (secondary) Engagement level: Highest of the week

Wednesday at 9 AM is the single best time to post on X in 2026.

Multiple studies confirm this: users are most active, most engaged, and most likely to interact mid-week. The mid-week energy peaks, and people are in rhythm—not dealing with Monday catch-up or Friday wind-down.

Content strategy: Your most important content goes here. Product launches, major announcements, high-effort threads. This is prime real estate.

What to post:

• Flagship thought leadership
• Longer threads (people have time to read)
• Polls and engagement posts
• Content you want to perform exceptionally well

Thursday: Sustained High Engagement

Best times: 8 AM, 3 PM Engagement level: Very High

Thursday maintains Tuesday-Wednesday energy levels. Professionals are still active, still engaging, still consuming content.

Research from Hootsuite confirms the 9 AM - 11 AM window on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays performs best across their dataset of 1 million+ posts.

Content strategy: Continue high-value content. Thursday afternoon (3 PM) works well for threads as people take mental breaks before Friday.

Friday: Pre-Weekend Dip

Best times: 8 AM - 1 PM Engagement level: Medium-High

Engagement tapers after lunch as people mentally check out for the weekend. Post early or skip Friday for important content.

Content strategy: Lighter content works better. Industry recaps, "weekend reading" roundups, casual observations. Avoid launching anything important after 1 PM.

What works:

• "This week in [topic]" recaps
• Casual, personality-driven content
• Quick tips and resources

Saturday: Weekend Mode

Best times: 9 AM - 12 PM Engagement level: Medium

Overall activity drops significantly, but early morning still catches people checking phones over coffee. SocialPilot's data shows weekend posting from 9 AM - 8 PM maintains moderate engagement.

Content strategy: Personal, behind-the-scenes, or evergreen content. Don't expect high engagement on business content.

Sunday: The Quiet Day

Best times: 9 AM - 11 AM Engagement level: Low-Medium

Sunday has the lowest engagement of the week across almost every industry. People are disconnected, spending time offline.

Content strategy: Only post if you have genuinely casual, personal content. Many businesses skip Sunday entirely—that's fine.

Exception: Entertainment, sports, and news accounts often see Sunday spikes around live events.

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The X Premium Factor

In 2026, X Premium isn't optional for serious marketers—it's essential for visibility.

Premium Visibility Boost (Documented in X's Code)

X's open-sourced algorithm reveals explicit boosts for Premium subscribers:

What this means for timing: Premium accounts have a wider "forgiveness window." Even if you miss the optimal time by an hour, your content still gets distributed.

Free accounts have an extremely narrow window—you need to hit peak times precisely because your baseline reach is so limited.

Premium Timing Strategy

If you have X Premium:

• Post 3-5x daily across different windows
• Your content can resurface hours later via "For You"
• Threads perform better (algorithm gives you more room)
• Link posts are still viable (0.25-0.3% engagement vs 0% for free)

If you don't have X Premium:

• Post at exactly peak times (9 AM Wednesday is critical)
• Avoid link posts in main tweet (add in replies)
• Focus on text-first, conversation-starting content
• Consider 5-10x daily posting to compensate for low distribution

Should You Get X Premium for Marketing?

According to Buffer's analysis, "For professional creators and businesses using Twitter as a marketing channel, Premium has become effectively mandatory rather than optional."

The math: Premium costs $8/month. If your free account gets 100 impressions per post and Premium gets 600, you're paying for 6x reach. For most businesses, that ROI is obvious.

B2B vs B2C Timing Differences

Your audience type significantly affects optimal posting times.

B2B (Business-to-Business) Best Times

Best times: 9 AM - 1 PM on weekdays Best days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Worst day: Sunday

B2B audiences are professionals checking X during work hours. They scroll during morning coffee, lunch breaks, and brief mental breaks.

According to Hootsuite's research, B2B brands see best results on Mondays and Thursdays between 9 AM and 4 PM.

B2B content timing:

• 9 AM: Industry insights, thought leadership
• 12 PM: Quick tips, polls, engagement posts
• 3 PM: Longer reads, threads (afternoon break time)

What works for B2B:

• Industry commentary and analysis
• How-to threads and tutorials
• Behind-the-scenes of business operations
• Data and research findings

B2C (Business-to-Consumer) Best Times

Best times: 11 AM - 2 PM, 6 PM - 9 PM Best days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday + Weekends Strongest windows: Lunch breaks and evenings

B2C audiences use X during leisure time—lunch scrolling, evening relaxation, weekend browsing.

Research shows B2C tweets get most engagement Monday through Wednesday from 12 PM - 1 PM EST, with secondary peaks in evening hours.

B2C content timing:

• 12 PM: Lunch break entertainment, deals, casual content
• 6-9 PM: Evening engagement, lifestyle content, entertainment
• Weekends: Leisure browsing (especially for retail, entertainment)

What works for B2C:

• Product features and benefits (not hard sells)
• Behind-the-scenes and brand personality
• User-generated content and community
• Entertainment and trending topics

Content Type Timing Guide

Different content formats perform best at different times. Here's when to post what:

Single Tweets

Best times: 8-10 AM, 12 PM, 5-6 PM Why: Quick consumption fits any scrolling session—morning check-in, lunch break, commute home.

Frequency: 3-10x daily, spaced 2-3 hours apart

Single tweets are your bread and butter. They work at any peak time because they require minimal attention investment.

Threads (3-10 Tweets)

Best times: 12-1 PM, 5-6 PM, 9 PM Why: Reading threads requires dedicated time (2-5 minutes). Lunch breaks and commutes provide that window.

Frequency: 1-2x daily maximum

According to 2026 research, threads get 3-5x more engagement than single tweets—but only if posted when people have time to read them.

Thread timing strategy:

• Post the complete thread at once (not dripped over hours)
• Hook is everything—first tweet determines if people continue
• Wednesday is the best day for threads (people are receptive to longer content)

Learn more: How to schedule X posts and threads

Mega Threads (10+ Tweets)

Best times: 6-8 PM, Sunday 8-10 PM Why: Long threads need significant reading time (5-10 minutes). Evening leisure hours work best.

Frequency: Weekly at most (treat as premium content)

Strategy: Build anticipation by teasing the thread earlier in the day: "Dropping a comprehensive breakdown of [topic] at 7 PM today."

Polls

Best times: 9 AM - 12 PM, Tuesday-Wednesday Duration: 24-hour polls launched at 9 AM capture full workday + evening engagement

Polls need quick, low-effort participation. Mid-morning when people take short breaks is ideal.

Poll strategy:

• Ask genuinely interesting questions
• 2-4 options max
• Use polls to drive discussion (follow up with your take)

Images and GIFs

Best times: 12-1 PM, 6-8 PM Why: Visual content gets more attention during leisure scrolling than rushed morning sessions.

Data shows tweets with images see 150% more interactions, and GIFs boost engagement by 55%.

Visual content strategy:

• Use during lunch and evening windows
• Avoid mornings (people scrolling quickly)
• Combine with strong text (don't rely solely on the image)

Promotional Content

Best times: 10 AM, 3 PM (off-peak) Why: Promotional content gets lower engagement—don't waste prime 9 AM slots on promos.

Promo strategy:

• Mix 1 promotional tweet with 4-5 value tweets daily
• Add value even in promos (what's in it for them?)
• Use UTM tracking to measure actual conversions

Thread vs Single Tweet Timing

Understanding the timing difference between threads and single tweets is crucial for X strategy.

When to Use Single Tweets

Timing: Any peak window (8-10 AM, 12 PM, 5-6 PM)

Best for:

• Quick thoughts and observations
• Industry news commentary
• Engaging questions
• Daily updates
• Quotes and inspiration

Advantage: Flexibility. Single tweets work anytime your audience is online because they require minimal time investment.

When to Use Threads

Timing: 12-1 PM (lunch) or 5-6 PM (commute)

Best for:

• Educational content
• Step-by-step guides
• Story-driven content
• Comprehensive takes on topics
• Establishing authority

Why timing matters more for threads: A thread at 8 AM often underperforms because people are rushing. They see the "🧵" and think "I'll read this later"—but later never comes.

Post threads when people have 2-5 minutes to dedicate. Lunch breaks and commutes are perfect.

Thread Performance Data

According to 2026 studies:

• Threads get 3-5x more engagement than single tweets (when timed correctly)
• The first tweet's hook determines 80% of thread performance
• Complete threads posted at once outperform those dripped over hours
• Wednesday and Thursday threads outperform Monday and Friday threads

Get content ideas: 100 X post ideas for your brand

Video Content Timing

Video on X follows different rules than other platforms—and different timing.

Video-Specific Best Times

Best times: 6-9 PM (evenings) Why: Video tweets have higher retention rates later in the day. Mornings (especially 9 AM) see low play rates.

Research shows posting video at 9 AM typically results in poor play rates. People scrolling quickly skip videos; evening audiences have patience to watch.

Video Length on X

Premium+ subscribers: Up to 4 hours (240 minutes) at 1080p Premium subscribers: Extended length with 16GB limit Free accounts: Limited to 140 seconds, 512MB

Optimal video length: Under 60 seconds for maximum completion rate. X audiences have short attention spans—shorter than TikTok or YouTube Shorts audiences.

Video Timing Strategy

Pro tip: Text posts outperform video on X in 2026. Use video strategically for:

• Product demos
• Behind-the-scenes content
• Tutorial snippets
• Personality-driven content

But don't force video if text communicates better.

Industry-Specific Best Times

Different industries have different audience behaviors. Here are timing recommendations by sector:

Technology / SaaS

Best times: 9 AM - 12 PM, 3-5 PM (Tuesday-Thursday) Audience: Engineers, founders, product managers, SaaS buyers

Tech audiences check X for industry news in the morning and return for trends and commentary in late afternoon. Threads, product updates, and thought leadership perform especially well.

What works: Technical insights, product comparisons, industry analysis, development tips.

Related: Social media for small business

Finance / Crypto

Best times: 6-9 AM (pre-market), 12 PM, 4 PM (market close) Audience: Traders, investors, analysts, fintech professionals

Finance audiences wake early and align with market hours. Pre-market analysis (6-9 AM) catches morning coffee scrollers. Post-market (4 PM+) sees recaps and next-day predictions.

What works: Market commentary, economic analysis, investment insights, real-time news.

Healthcare

Best times: 10 AM - 2 PM (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) Audience: Healthcare professionals, patients, administrators

According to Sprout Social's industry data, healthcare sees engagement peak on Tuesdays, 9-11 AM. Weekends are the worst for healthcare engagement.

What works: Research findings, health tips, industry news, patient stories.

Related: Social media for healthcare

Retail / E-commerce

Best times: 12-2 PM, 6-9 PM (Wednesday, Thursday + Weekends) Audience: Consumers, deal hunters, lifestyle enthusiasts

Retail audiences browse during lunch and evening leisure time. Weekends see higher engagement than B2B industries.

What works: Product highlights, deals/promotions, lifestyle content, user-generated content.

Related: Social media for e-commerce

Media / Journalism

Best times: 7-9 AM, 12 PM, 5-7 PM (follows news cycles) Audience: News consumers, journalists, commentators

Media accounts should post whenever news breaks—timing is secondary to relevance. For planned content, early morning (catching up on news), lunch (midday updates), and evening (recaps) work best.

What works: Breaking news, analysis, opinion pieces, behind-the-scenes.

Real Estate

Best times: 9 AM - 12 PM (Tuesday-Thursday) Audience: Home buyers, sellers, investors, agents

Real estate audiences are often professionals checking X during work hours. Weekend engagement is lower than consumer categories.

What works: Property highlights, market analysis, home tips, neighborhood features.

Related: Social media for real estate

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Time Zone Strategy

If your audience spans multiple time zones, you need a coverage strategy—not just a "best time."

US-Focused Accounts

Strategy: Target EST morning (9 AM), which catches:

• 9 AM Eastern (New York, Miami)
• 8 AM Central (Chicago, Dallas)
• 7 AM Mountain (Denver, Phoenix)
• 6 AM Pacific (Los Angeles, Seattle)

Then post again at 12 PM EST (lunch everywhere) and 6 PM EST (evening Eastern, afternoon Pacific).

Global Accounts

Strategy: Post 3-4x daily to cover major time zones:

UK-Focused Accounts

Best times (GMT): 8 AM - 10 AM, 1 PM - 3 PM

UK audiences follow similar patterns to US—morning coffee, lunch breaks—but shifted to GMT.

Regional Best Times

According to SocialPilot's global data:

• UK: 8 AM - 10 AM, 1 PM - 3 PM GMT
• India: 9 AM - 11 AM, 1 PM - 3 PM IST
• Australia: 8 AM - 10 AM AEST
• Pacific Time US: 5 AM - 7 AM, 9 AM - 11 AM PST

How to Find Your Personal Best Times

Generic data is a starting point. Your audience may differ. Here's how to find YOUR optimal times.

Step 1: Access X Analytics

Go to analytics.x.com (or analytics.twitter.com).

Click Posts tab → Review your top-performing posts → Note posting times of your best content.

Pattern to look for: Do your viral posts cluster around certain times? That's your audience's active window.

Step 2: Export 90 Days of Data

1. Go to Analytics → Posts
2. Export post data for the last 90 days
3. Analyze in a spreadsheet: Which hours got highest average engagement?
4. Segment by content type (threads vs singles, text vs image)

Step 3: Run A/B Timing Tests

Post similar content at different times over 2-3 weeks:

• Week 1: Mon/Wed/Fri at 9 AM
• Week 2: Mon/Wed/Fri at 12 PM
• Week 3: Mon/Wed/Fri at 6 PM

Track: Impressions and engagement rate in the first 2 hours (posts die fast on X).

Find the winner: Which time slot consistently outperforms?

Step 4: Test Posting Frequency

X rewards frequency more than most platforms. Test:

• 3 posts/day for 2 weeks
• 5 posts/day for 2 weeks
• 7 posts/day for 2 weeks

Measure: Total weekly impressions + engagement

Most accounts see linear growth from increased frequency up to 5-10 posts daily.

Step 5: Use Smart Scheduling Tools

Tools like PostEverywhere's X scheduler analyze your historical data and automatically schedule posts at your optimal times.

Learn more: Best social media scheduling tools compared

12 Common X Timing Mistakes

1. Posting Once Daily at the "Perfect" Time

Problem: One post at 9 AM means 95% of followers miss it.

Fix: Post 3-5x daily at different times. More posts = more chances for engagement.

2. Copying Instagram/Facebook Timing

Problem: Instagram peaks at 7-9 PM (entertainment hours). X peaks at 8-10 AM (news hours).

Fix: Use platform-specific timing. Multi-platform schedulers handle this automatically.

3. Ignoring the First 30-Minute Window

Problem: Not engaging with replies in the first 30 minutes.

Fix: The algorithm measures early engagement velocity. Be present to respond to comments immediately after posting.

4. Posting Threads at 9 AM

Problem: Morning audiences don't have time to read 8-tweet threads.

Fix: Post threads at 12 PM (lunch) or 6 PM (commute) when people have reading time.

5. Ignoring X Premium's Impact

Problem: Expecting free account results while posting like a Premium account.

Fix: If free, post more frequently (5-10x daily) to compensate for lower distribution. Consider Premium if X is important to your strategy.

6. Posting Links in Main Tweet (Free Accounts)

Problem: Non-Premium link posts get zero median engagement in 2026.

Fix: Post valuable content first, add link in first reply. Or get Premium.

7. Going Dark on Weekends

Problem: Zero visibility for 48 hours.

Fix: Post 1-2x on Saturday and Sunday to maintain momentum. Casual, personal content works fine.

8. Not Analyzing Your Own Data

Problem: Following generic advice without checking YOUR performance.

Fix: Check X Analytics monthly. Your niche may differ (crypto traders peak late night; B2B peaks mid-morning).

9. Batch-Posting All at Once

Problem: 5 tweets at 9 AM compete with each other.

Fix: Space posts 2-4 hours apart. One at 9 AM, one at 12 PM, one at 3 PM, one at 6 PM = 4 different audience segments.

10. Obsessing Over Minutes

Problem: Analyzing whether 9:03 AM beats 9:17 AM.

Fix: 15-minute precision doesn't matter. Get the hour right (morning vs afternoon vs evening), then focus on content quality.

11. Ignoring Content Quality for Timing

Problem: Perfect timing with mediocre content.

Fix: A great tweet at 3 PM beats a boring tweet at 9 AM. Quality > timing optimization.

12. Not Adapting to Algorithm Changes

Problem: Using 2023 timing strategies in 2026.

Fix: X changes constantly. Stay updated on algorithm changes and adjust strategy accordingly.

Key Takeaways

Best times to post on X in 2026:

• Peak window: Wednesday at 9 AM
• Strong days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (8 AM - 3 PM)
• Thread times: 12-1 PM, 5-6 PM
• Video times: 6-9 PM evenings
• Avoid: Sunday, 2-5 AM

X Premium changes everything:

• 10x reach difference between free and Premium accounts
• 4x in-network boost, 2x out-of-network boost
• Link posts viable only for Premium subscribers
• Consider Premium essential for serious X marketing

Strategy over tactics:

• Post 3-5x daily minimum
• Space posts 2-3 hours apart
• Be present for first 30 minutes after posting
• Threads at lunch/evening, not morning
• Text outperforms video on X

Your data matters most:

• Check X Analytics for YOUR best times
• Run A/B timing tests
• Test frequency (3 vs 5 vs 7 daily)
• Adjust for your specific audience

X Posting Checklist for 2026

Ready to optimize your X timing? Follow this action plan:

1. Audit X Analytics — Review last 90 days, identify when your top posts were published
2. Set baseline schedule — Start with 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, 6 PM on weekdays
3. Test thread timing — Post threads at lunch (12 PM) or evening (6 PM), never morning
4. Evaluate X Premium — Calculate if 10x reach justifies $8/month for your goals
5. Space posts properly — Never post more than 1x per hour; 2-3 hour gaps are ideal
6. Engage in first 30 minutes — Algorithm measures early engagement velocity
7. Avoid links in main tweet — Post value first, add link in reply (especially if free account)
8. Track with UTM parameters — Use UTM builder to measure traffic from X
9. Batch create content — Write 20-30 posts on Sunday, schedule throughout week
10. Review and adjust weekly — X moves fast; what works this month may change

Pro tip: The algorithm now rewards "positive and constructive messaging" with wider distribution. Grok monitors tone—substance over outrage wins in 2026.

FAQs About X Posting Times

What is the best time to post on X (Twitter) in 2026?

The best time to post on X in 2026 is Wednesday at 9 AM, according to SocialPilot's study of 700,000+ posts. Peak engagement windows are 8 AM - 11 AM and 3 PM on weekdays, with Tuesday through Thursday consistently outperforming other days. However, X Premium status significantly affects reach—Premium subscribers see 10x more impressions than free accounts regardless of timing.

Does X Premium affect the best posting times?

Yes, significantly. Buffer's analysis of 18.8 million posts shows Premium accounts receive 4x visibility boost for in-network content and 2x for out-of-network. This means Premium subscribers have more flexibility on timing—their content gets distributed even if they miss peak windows by an hour or two. Free accounts need to hit peak times precisely to maximize limited reach.

What's the worst time to post on X?

The worst times to post on X are 2-5 AM (people sleeping in most time zones) and Sunday overall (lowest engagement day). According to Sprout Social, weekends have significantly lower engagement than weekdays, with Sunday being the worst day for most industries. However, entertainment and news accounts may see Sunday spikes around live events.

Should I post multiple times per day on X?

Yes. Unlike Instagram (where over-posting fatigues followers), X rewards frequency. Hootsuite recommends 3-5 posts daily minimum, spaced 2-3 hours apart to catch different audience segments. Power users post 10-20x daily successfully. The key is spacing posts across different time windows (morning, lunch, afternoon, evening) rather than clustering them together.

When should I post threads on X?

Post threads at 12-1 PM (lunch) or 5-6 PM (commute) when people have dedicated reading time. Morning hours (8-10 AM) are poor for threads because users are scrolling quickly and skip long-form content. According to 2026 research, threads get 3-5x more engagement than single tweets—but only when posted during windows where people have 2-5 minutes to read.

What are the best posting times for B2B vs B2C on X?

B2B: 9 AM - 1 PM on weekdays (especially Monday and Thursday). Professionals check X during work hours for industry updates. Hootsuite data shows B2B peaks between 9 AM and 4 PM.

B2C: 11 AM - 2 PM and 6-9 PM, with stronger weekend engagement. Consumers use X during leisure time—lunch breaks, evening relaxation, weekend browsing.

How do I find my personal best posting times on X?

Go to analytics.x.com, click the Posts tab, and review posting times of your top-performing content. Export 90 days of data, analyze which hours get highest average engagement, and run A/B tests posting similar content at different times over 2-3 weeks. Your specific audience may differ from general data—crypto traders peak late night while B2B peaks mid-morning.

Does video content have different optimal times on X?

Yes. Research shows video tweets perform better in evening hours (6-9 PM) when people have patience to watch. Morning video posts (especially 9 AM) see low play rates—users scrolling quickly skip videos. Note that text-only posts actually outperform video on X in 2026, so use video strategically rather than by default.

Related Resources

X/Twitter Guides:

• How the X (Twitter) Algorithm Works in 2026
• How to Schedule X Posts and Threads
• 100 X Post Ideas for Your Brand
• How to Go Viral on X

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Data sources: This guide synthesizes findings from Sprout Social (2.7 billion engagements analyzed), SocialPilot (700,000 posts from 50,000+ accounts), Hootsuite (1 million+ posts across 118 countries), and Buffer (18.8 million posts from 71,000 accounts). All times are shown in local time unless otherwise specified. Adjust for your audience's time zone.