3+ billion Monthly Users

Best Time to Post on Facebook
in Africa/Addis_Ababa

Facebook remains the world's largest social platform. 2026 data shows peak engagement in the evenings when people are relaxed and actively scrolling after work.

Weekly Engagement Heatmap

Darker cells indicate higher engagement potential for Facebook.

6 AM

9 AM

12 PM

3 PM

6 PM

9 PM

Mon

56%

Tue

81%

92%

69%

57%

Wed

81%

92%

69%

57%

Thu

81%

92%

69%

57%

Fri

81%

92%

69%

57%

Sat★

69%

100%

98%

86%

57%

Sun★

60%

90%

85%

75%

50%

Low

Medium

High

★Weekend

Best Times to Post by Day (Africa/Addis_Ababa)

Monday

Low

Peak: 10:00 PM

8:00 PM10:00 PM12:00 AM

Tuesday

Best

Peak: 10:00 PM

8:00 PM10:00 PM12:00 AM

Wednesday

Best

Peak: 10:00 PM

8:00 PM10:00 PM12:00 AM

Thursday

Best

Peak: 10:00 PM

8:00 PM10:00 PM12:00 AM

Friday

Best

Peak: 11:00 PM

8:00 PM10:00 PM12:00 AM

Saturday

Best

Peak: 11:00 PM

8:00 PM10:00 PM12:00 AM

Sunday

Peak: 11:00 PM

8:00 PM10:00 PM12:00 AM

Key Takeaways

Best Days

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Best Time

Evenings 5-10 PM daily, with weekend evenings being strongest

Engagement Boost

23% when posted at optimal times

Facebook Posting Tips

Evening hours (5-10 PM) catch people when they're relaxed and scrolling
Friday and Saturday evenings (7-9 PM) catch people winding down for the weekend
Sunday evenings are strong as people relax before the week starts
Dinner time (6-7 PM) and after-dinner (8-10 PM) are reliable engagement windows
Reels and video content see 59% more engagement than other formats

"Focus on evenings! People are busy during lunch and mornings, but 5-10 PM is when they're actually engaging with content."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to post on Facebook in Africa/Addis_Ababa?

Based on research from Sprout Social and Hootsuite, the best times to post on Facebook in Africa/Addis_Ababa are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday during Evenings 5-10 PM daily, with weekend evenings being strongest. Peak engagement typically occurs in the 10:00 PM timeframe.

What are the worst times to post on Facebook?

The worst times to post on Facebook are generally on Monday. Avoid posting between midnight and early morning (12 AM - 5 AM) when engagement is typically lowest.

How much does posting at the right time affect engagement on Facebook?

Posting at optimal times can increase engagement by 23% when posted at optimal times. However, content quality and consistency remain the most important factors for long-term success.

Should I post at the same time every day on Facebook?

Consistency is key, but optimal times vary by day. Use the day-by-day breakdown above to schedule posts at each day's peak times. TheTabber's scheduling feature can help you automate this process.