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Best time to post on LinkedIn
There is no single best time to post. Your own audience's habits matter more than any chart. These starting times come from widely reported engagement patterns, adjusted for who your audience is. Post at them for two to three weeks, then keep the slots that win in your own analytics.
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Free: 2 runs a day without an account, 10 a month with a free account.
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LinkedIn at a glance
| Caption / post length | Up to 3,000 characters |
|---|---|
| Hashtags | 1 to 3 specific hashtags |
| Formats | Text posts, document (PDF) carousels, short video and articles |
| Image size | 1080 × 1350 (4:5) for documents and images |
| Good times to start with | Consumer: weekdays 7–9 AM and 12 PM Business: Tuesday to Thursday, 8–11 AM Local business: weekdays 8–10 AM |
| Strongest days | Tuesday to Thursday |
About the first 210 characters show before "see more", so open with the point, not the preamble. Platform limits change from time to time, so check the app if a number matters.
LinkedIn a posting schedule by niche
Questions
How many hashtags should I use on LinkedIn?
Use 1 to 3 specific hashtags. Tags work best when they describe the post, not when they are added for reach alone.
What is the LinkedIn character limit?
Captions or posts on LinkedIn allow up to 3,000 characters. About the first 210 characters show before "see more", so open with the point, not the preamble.
When is the best time to post on LinkedIn?
Good starting points: weekdays 7–9 AM and 12 PM for consumer audiences, Tuesday to Thursday, 8–11 AM for business audiences. Strongest days are usually Tuesday to Thursday. Test these, then keep what wins in your own analytics.
Is the LinkedIn best time to post free?
Yes. You can run it 2 times a day without an account, or 10 times a month with a free account. For more, credit packs start at $6 for 30 runs, and Pro is $29 a month for 1,500 runs.