600+ million Monthly Users

Best Time to Post on X (Twitter)
in Asia/Dubai

X (Twitter) is a real-time platform. 2026 data shows evenings dominate for engagement when people are actually free to scroll and interact.

Weekly Engagement Heatmap

Darker cells indicate higher engagement potential for X (Twitter).

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★

69%

100%

98%

86%

57%

Sun★

63%

60%

52%

Low

Medium

High

★Weekend

Best Times to Post by Day (Asia/Dubai)

Monday

Peak: 11:00 PM

9:00 PM11:00 PM1:00 AM

Tuesday

Best

Peak: 11:00 PM

9:00 PM11:00 PM1:00 AM

Wednesday

Best

Peak: 11:00 PM

9:00 PM11:00 PM1:00 AM

Thursday

Best

Peak: 11:00 PM

9:00 PM11:00 PM1:00 AM

Friday

Best

Peak: 12:00 AM

9:00 PM11:00 PM1:00 AM

Saturday

Best

Peak: 12:00 AM

9:00 PM11:00 PM1:00 AM

Sunday

Low

Peak: 11:00 PM

9:00 PM11:00 PM1:00 AM

Key Takeaways

Best Days

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Best Time

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

Engagement Boost

18% when posted at optimal times

X (Twitter) Posting Tips

Evening hours (5-10 PM) are when people actually scroll and engage
Saturday evening sees strong entertainment and news engagement
Sunday evening (5-9 PM) catches people catching up before Monday
Breaking news overrides ALL timing rules
Avoid lunch hours - people are working, not scrolling X

"Focus on evenings! People are too busy at lunch to engage. The 5-10 PM window catches people when they're relaxed and scrolling."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to post on X (Twitter) in Asia/Dubai?

Based on research from Sprout Social and Hootsuite, the best times to post on X (Twitter) in Asia/Dubai are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday during Evenings 5-10 PM daily, with weekend evenings being strongest. Peak engagement typically occurs in the 11:00 PM timeframe.

What are the worst times to post on X (Twitter)?

The worst times to post on X (Twitter) are generally on 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 X (Twitter)?

Posting at optimal times can increase engagement by 18% 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 X (Twitter)?

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.