The best time to post on Pinterest.
A practical starting point for when to post on Pinterest, then how to find the times that actually work for your account. Free, no signup.
These are average starting points. Your real best time depends on your audience. RedaQuest Analytics shows yours.
Quick answer
Best time to post on Pinterest, in short.
As a general starting point, Pinterest tends to do well in the evening and on weekends, when people sit down to plan, save, and browse ideas. Pinterest is a slow burn though. A Pin can keep getting saved for weeks or months, so the exact hour matters less here than on faster feeds. These are averages across many accounts, not a rule for yours. Treat the times below as a baseline, then refine with your own data.
- Weekday evenings. Roughly 8 pm to 11 pm, when people unwind and plan.
- Weekends. Saturday and Sunday tend to be strong, including mornings, when people browse projects and recipes.
- Plan ahead of the season. Pins build over time, so post seasonal and holiday ideas weeks early rather than on the day.
- Your time zone. Post for where most of your audience lives, not where you sit.
How it works
How to find your best time to post on Pinterest.
Switch to a free business account, then open Analytics and check which days and times your top Pins get the most impressions and saves.
Use the weekday evening and weekend baselines above for your first Pins, then test a weekday lunchtime slot to compare.
Pinterest is a slow burn, so watch which Pins keep earning saves over several weeks and lean into those themes and times. RedaQuest can help you spot your patterns automatically.
Why timing matters
Pinterest rewards early saves, then keeps going.
When a fresh Pin gets saves soon after you publish, Pinterest reads that as a signal and shows it to more people. From there a strong Pin can keep surfacing for weeks. Posting when your audience is browsing gives those first saves a better chance. Timing won't save a weak Pin, but it gives a good one room to build.
The real answer: your audience
Averages get you started. Your data wins.
Generic charts are a guess. Your audience has its own rhythm, and a home decor account in New York and a wedding planner in Sydney will not share a best time. RedaQuest helps you read when your audience is active and plan your Pinterest posts around those windows, so you stop guessing from a blog chart.
Get the free best-time-to-post cheat sheet.
Pinterest timing plus practical social media tips, weekly. No spam.
FAQ
Best time to post on Pinterest, answered.
What is the best time to post on Pinterest?
What are the best days to post on Pinterest?
Does posting time really affect Pinterest reach?
How do I find my own best time to post on Pinterest?
Related tools
