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Best Time to Post on LinkedIn in 2026

The best times to post on LinkedIn are 9 AM, 10 AM and 11 AM UTC, based on our editorial baseline (built from published industry research), shown until this slice of our first-party dataset reaches a reliable sample size. The chart below shows the full 24-hour engagement curve: a relative score where 100 marks the strongest hour, so you can pick a window that fits your own publishing schedule rather than chasing a single magic minute.

Best window
9 AM
UTC · score 100
2nd best window
10 AM
UTC · score 96
3rd best window
11 AM
UTC · score 84

LinkedIn engagement by hour (all days, UTC)

Relative engagement score by hour (UTC)025507510012 AM UTC: score 612 AM1 AM UTC: score 52 AM UTC: score 43 AM UTC: score 43 AM4 AM UTC: score 55 AM UTC: score 106 AM UTC: score 256 AM7 AM UTC: score 528 AM UTC: score 829 AM UTC: score 1009 AM10 AM UTC: score 9611 AM UTC: score 8412 PM UTC: score 6212 PM1 PM UTC: score 582 PM UTC: score 563 PM UTC: score 603 PM4 PM UTC: score 545 PM UTC: score 406 PM UTC: score 286 PM7 PM UTC: score 228 PM UTC: score 189 PM UTC: score 149 PM10 PM UTC: score 1011 PM UTC: score 8
Relative engagement score by hour (100 = strongest hour). Times shown in UTC. Curve: editorial baseline. Switches to live TimeToPost data once this slice reaches our sample threshold.
Hourly engagement scores
Time (UTC)UTC hourEngagement scorePosts analyzed
12 AM00:00 UTC6N/A
1 AM01:00 UTC5N/A
2 AM02:00 UTC4N/A
3 AM03:00 UTC4N/A
4 AM04:00 UTC5N/A
5 AM05:00 UTC10N/A
6 AM06:00 UTC25N/A
7 AM07:00 UTC52N/A
8 AM08:00 UTC82N/A
9 AM09:00 UTC100N/A
10 AM10:00 UTC96N/A
11 AM11:00 UTC84N/A
12 PM12:00 UTC62N/A
1 PM13:00 UTC58N/A
2 PM14:00 UTC56N/A
3 PM15:00 UTC60N/A
4 PM16:00 UTC54N/A
5 PM17:00 UTC40N/A
6 PM18:00 UTC28N/A
7 PM19:00 UTC22N/A
8 PM20:00 UTC18N/A
9 PM21:00 UTC14N/A
10 PM22:00 UTC10N/A
11 PM23:00 UTC8N/A

How LinkedIn timing actually works

LinkedIn timing is governed by work context. Posts perform best when buyers, operators and candidates are between meetings but still mentally in professional mode, which is why Tuesday through Thursday mornings usually beat nights and weekends. Early comments matter, but the platform also gives strong posts a longer second life than X: a good post can keep resurfacing for 24-72 hours if the first audience saves it, comments thoughtfully or shares it into a relevant network.

Use the chart and schedule generator to turn these LinkedIn windows into a weekly plan. TimeToPost's public everyday scheduler currently supports X, with more platforms coming soon, so this LinkedIn page is timing guidance rather than a claim that TimeToPost can publish to LinkedIn.

Turn these windows into a weekly plan

Use the free generator to plan LinkedIn timing without implying that TimeToPost currently publishes to this platform.

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Free best-time tool

Check the source-labeled timing curve for LinkedIn, then build the schedule in your own timezone.

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Methodology

This slice of our first-party dataset doesn’t yet meet our minimum sample threshold, so the curve shown is our clearly-labeled editorial baseline, compiled from published industry research. As more posts flow through TimeToPost, this page automatically switches to live aggregate data. It regenerates every 24 hours. Times on this page are stated in UTC: convert to your audience’s timezone, or use one of the country pages linked below, which do the conversion for you.

By day of the week

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the best time to post on LinkedIn?

    9 AM UTC is the strongest hour in our current dataset, with 9 AM, 10 AM and 11 AM (all UTC) forming the top three windows. Use the country pages linked on this page for local-time recommendations.

    Does posting time still matter on LinkedIn in 2026?

    Yes, less than it did in the follower-feed era, but the first-hour engagement velocity that algorithms reward is still heavily influenced by when your audience is online. Timing won't rescue weak content, but it reliably compounds good content.

    Where does this data come from?

    Currently from our editorial baseline, compiled from published industry research, because this specific slice of our first-party dataset has not yet reached the minimum sample size we require. The page automatically switches to live TimeToPost aggregate data as the sample grows, and is regenerated every 24 hours.

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