200+ million Monthly Users

Best Time to Post on Threads
in Europe/Lisbon

Threads is still evolving as a platform, but data shows evenings dominate when people have time to engage.

Weekly Engagement Heatmap

Darker cells indicate higher engagement potential for Threads.

6 AM

9 AM

12 PM

3 PM

6 PM

9 PM

Mon

70%

80%

60%

50%

Tue

81%

92%

69%

57%

Wed

81%

92%

69%

57%

Thu

81%

92%

69%

57%

Fri

81%

92%

69%

57%

Sat★

63%

60%

52%

Sun★

63%

60%

52%

Low

Medium

High

★Weekend

Best Times to Post by Day (Europe/Lisbon)

Monday

Peak: 8:00 PM

6:00 PM8:00 PM9:00 PM

Tuesday

Best

Peak: 8:00 PM

6:00 PM8:00 PM9:00 PM

Wednesday

Best

Peak: 8:00 PM

6:00 PM8:00 PM9:00 PM

Thursday

Best

Peak: 8:00 PM

6:00 PM8:00 PM9:00 PM

Friday

Best

Peak: 8:00 PM

6:00 PM8:00 PM9:00 PM

Saturday

Low

Peak: 8:00 PM

6:00 PM8:00 PM9:00 PM

Sunday

Low

Peak: 7:00 PM

5:00 PM7:00 PM9:00 PM

Key Takeaways

Best Days

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Best Time

Evenings 6-10 PM daily when people are relaxed

Engagement Boost

22% when posted at optimal times

Threads Posting Tips

Evening hours (6-10 PM) are when people actually engage on Threads
Avoid morning and lunch hours - people are busy working
Dinner time (6-7 PM) and after-dinner (8-10 PM) are the sweet spots
Friday evening (7 PM+) catches the weekend transition crowd
Weekend evenings still see decent engagement

"Focus on evenings (6-10 PM). People are too busy during work hours to scroll Threads."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to post on Threads in Europe/Lisbon?

Based on research from Sprout Social and Hootsuite, the best times to post on Threads in Europe/Lisbon are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday during Evenings 6-10 PM daily when people are relaxed. Peak engagement typically occurs in the 8:00 PM timeframe.

What are the worst times to post on Threads?

The worst times to post on Threads are generally on Saturday and Sunday. 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 Threads?

Posting at optimal times can increase engagement by 22% 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 Threads?

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.