20/07/2022
The ideal posting time for Facebook can be difficult to determine, but the latest study from Sprout Social does just that.
Our delivery partner, Sprout Social created a global overview for 2022 as well as a breakdown by industry, including media, tech, consumer goods, and hotel, using first-party data.
The analysis determined that, globally, Tuesday through Friday were the greatest days to post and that Saturday was the worst, except on Thursdays, when 10am and noon were preferable, the ideal hour was 3am.
What does this mean for brands and marketers?
π€ It is a good idea to base your posting strategy on these findings, but keep in mind that this is a global study.
π Also keep in mind that Facebook's global audience is active in the early morning hours; for instance, 3am Central Standard Time corresponds to 9am in the UK.
So while creating a publishing schedule, it's important to take into account extra elements like whether you're local or worldwide, your individual audience's preferences, and your particular industry.
Use the recommendations for your industry from Sprout Social here. Generally speaking, weekdays, especially Friday, from mid-morning to noon are the greatest times and days to post across 10 industries. Weekends are the worst.