Best Time to Post on Instagram in 2026 (Based on 9.6 Million Posts)
We analysed 9.6 million Instagram posts to find out exactly when content gets the most engagement. ✨ Get Buffer free: https://join.buffer.com/PostonIG
In this video, I'm breaking down the best times to post on Instagram in 2026, the worst times to avoid, and how to set up your Buffer posting queue so it all runs on autopilot. I'll also show you how to find your personal best time to post, because your audience might behave very differently from the averages.
In this video:
00:00 Intro + methodology
01:03 The best times to post on Instagram overall
02:08 Best times by day of the week
04:20 Th…
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Chapters (7)
Intro + methodology
1:03
The best times to post on Instagram overall
2:08
Best times by day of the week
4:20
The best day of the week to post
6:02
How to set up your Buffer posting queue with optimal times
8:54
How to find your personal best posting time
11:09
Why timing isn't everything
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