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We analyzed 7.1 million TikTok posts to find the best time to post on TikTok in 2026. Here’s what the data says — plus how to find your own best times.

While it's always a good time to watch TikToks, figuring out the best time to post on TikTok is a smidge more complicated.

And yet, knowing when to post can be super helpful for content creators and small business owners alike. After all, creating TikToks is tough work (trust me, I know), so it makes sense to give your content the best possible shot when you hit publish.

That's why we analyzed Buffer's data — looking at more than 7.1 million videos, carousels, photos, and text posts — to pinpoint exactly when posts tend to get the most engagement on the platform. And we found some patterns!

In this guide, I'll unpack them all: the best times to post, the best day of the week, and which hours are best avoided. Plus, I'll help you find the best time to post on TikTok based on your target audience and goals. With any luck, we'll have your videos on For You Pages worldwide in no time.

Key takeaways

• Peak posting time: The single best time to post is Sunday at 9 a.m., followed by Monday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
• Best day: Saturday is the top-performing day for TikTok engagement, with Monday and Sunday following close behind.
• Evening advantage: Views generally peak during evening hours (6 p.m.–11 p.m.), with afternoons (12 p.m.–5 p.m.) showing the lowest engagement across most days.
• Personalize your data: Use TikTok Studio Analytics (Followers tab) to find when your specific audience is most active.

Let's dive into what the data shows about the best times to post on TikTok in 2026.

Is there a best time to post on TikTok?

There isn't one "magic" best time to post on TikTok for every creator, but our study of 7.1 million posts shows clear standout times to try.

Buffer's data scientist Julian Winternheimer analyzed the median engagement rate of 7.1 million posts published through Buffer for this study.

These numbers helped us pinpoint some pretty clear patterns in the times