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Best Times to Post on Reddit by Day of Week (2026)
These are general patterns based on aggregated Reddit data across the most active communities. For subreddit-specific timing, use the analyzer above.
| Day | Best Posting Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6–9 AM EST |
| Tuesday | 7–10 AM EST |
| Wednesday | 7–9 AM EST |
| Thursday | 7–9 AM EST |
| Friday | 8–10 AM EST |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM EST |
| Sunday | 10 AM–1 PM EST |
Times in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Adjust for your target audience's timezone.
Best Time to Post by Subreddit Category
Different communities have radically different peak times. Here are the general patterns across major categories — but always verify with the free analyzer above.
Tech & Programming
r/programming, r/webdev, r/technology
Developers browse during morning stand-ups and lunch breaks
Business & Entrepreneurship
r/entrepreneur, r/startups, r/marketing
Business audience most active during US East Coast morning hours
Finance & Investing
r/personalfinance, r/investing, r/stocks
Mirrors market hours — users check portfolios and news
Gaming
r/gaming, r/pcgaming, r/gamedev
Gaming audience is most active on weekday evenings and weekends
News & Politics
r/worldnews, r/news, r/politics
Two peaks: morning commute and evening wind-down
Health & Fitness
r/fitness, r/loseit, r/nutrition
Fitness users are active before work, especially on workout days
Science & Education
r/science, r/askscience, r/education
Academic browsing patterns — mid-morning to early afternoon
Entertainment & Pop Culture
r/movies, r/television, r/music
Weekend and evening consumption when people are relaxing
Why Posting Time Affects Your Reddit Success
Reddit's ranking algorithm rewards early momentum. Here's how it works and why timing is more important than most people realize.
Velocity is everything
Reddit's ranking algorithm is heavily weighted toward how fast a post gets its first 10–20 upvotes. A post that gets 15 upvotes in the first 30 minutes will consistently outrank a post that gets 100 upvotes spread over 12 hours.
The golden window: first 2 hours
The first 2 hours after posting are critical. If your post does not gain early traction, it will be buried by newer content regardless of quality. Timing is the lever that controls this window.
Comments boost ranking too
Reddit's Hot algorithm also factors in comment velocity. Posts that generate discussion quickly rise faster. Posting when your audience is active means faster comments, not just upvotes.
Competition matters
A good time to post is also when competition is lower. Early morning posts (6–8 AM EST) face less competition from other posters, so your post gets more time at the top of New before being pushed down.
Reddit Posting Times by Timezone
Most Reddit audiences skew toward US East Coast time. Here's how to adapt your strategy based on where your target readers are.
Post 6–9 AM EST / 3–6 AM PST
Target the East Coast morning peak — it sets the velocity for the rest of the day.
Post 8–11 AM CET (2–5 AM EST)
Few other posts competing at that time, so early morning posts are fresher when EU users wake up.
Post 12–2 PM UTC
The US East Coast morning overlap with European afternoon — maximum simultaneous reach.
Post 7–10 AM AEST
Most Oceania subreddits have strong local time patterns — analyze them individually.
5 Common Reddit Posting Timing Mistakes
Even experienced Reddit marketers make these mistakes. Avoiding them can dramatically improve your reach.
Using general advice for every subreddit
Fix: Every subreddit has a unique audience. r/entrepreneur has very different peak times than r/gaming. Always analyze the specific subreddit.
Posting in your own timezone without thinking
Fix: Most large subreddits skew toward US East Coast time. If you're in Europe and post at 9 AM CET, that's 3 AM EST — a ghost town.
Posting at peak hours with everyone else
Fix: 8–9 AM EST is popular advice, so many posts compete at that time. Sometimes posting 30–60 minutes earlier gives you a head start.
Ignoring day-of-week patterns
Fix: Hour matters less than day for some subreddits. Weekday-heavy communities (tech, business) die on weekends. Check the full week heatmap, not just peak hours.
Posting time-sensitive content at random
Fix: If your post is news, a product launch, or tied to current events, timing is even more critical. News subreddits reward being early.
Best Time to Post — Specific Subreddit Guides
Get a detailed timing guide for the most popular subreddits — including peak hours, audience profiles, and posting tips specific to each community.