Going live at the wrong time is like throwing a party when no one’s home. The right timing can instantly boost your views, comments, and shares—without changing anything else about your stream.
Why Timing Can Make or Break Your Live
Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch push live videos that get early engagement. If your audience is asleep or busy when you hit “Go Live,” you’ll miss that initial boost. That’s why knowing peak times matters just as much as having great content.
Best Times to Go Live by Platform
TikTok
- Weekdays: 6 PM – 10 PM (local time)
- Weekends: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Best for quick, high-energy lives that tap into after-work and weekend chill time.
- Weekdays: 11 AM – 1 PM & 7 PM – 9 PM
- Weekends: 9 AM – 11 AM
- Perfect for casual check-ins and Q&As when people are scrolling on breaks or in the evenings.
YouTube Live
- Weekdays: 6 PM – 9 PM
- Weekends: 12 PM – 3 PM
- Ideal for longer streams or tutorials when viewers have more time to watch.
Twitch
- Weekdays: 4 PM – 10 PM
- Weekends: 12 PM – midnight
- Best for gaming and niche communities that thrive in the evenings.
How to Find Your Personal Best Time
General data is a starting point—but your audience might be different. Here’s how to find your own sweet spot:
- Check your analytics for “most active times.”
- Go live at 2–3 different time slots each week for a month.
- Compare views, watch time, and chat activity.
- Stick to the time that gives you the highest engagement.
Extra Tips for Bigger Live Audiences
- Announce your live at least 24 hours ahead.
- Start with a strong hook in the first 30 seconds.
- Ask viewers to comment early—it boosts visibility.
- Go live regularly so your audience knows when to expect you.
Final Thoughts
Going live at the right time is the easiest growth hack you’re not using. Use the data, test your own results, and lock in a schedule that works. The more predictable you are, the faster your audience will grow.
