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# Best Time to Post on Instagram on Monday

Data-driven insights to maximize your Instagram engagement on Mondays.

A [**Free Social Media Tool **](https://www.postpone.app/tools) from [Postpone](https://www.postpone.app/)

## When is the Best Time to Post on Instagram on Monday?

On Mondays, the most engagement on Instagram comes from posts published in these three windows:

- #### **Time Slot #1**

  **11:00 am - 12:00 pm**

  The day's top window [**Schedule a Post **](https://www.postpone.app/signup)
- #### **Time Slot #2**

  **12:00 pm - 1:00 pm**

  97% as much as the top window [**Schedule a Post **](https://www.postpone.app/signup)
- #### **Time Slot #3**

  **10:00 am - 11:00 am**

  92% as much as the top window [**Schedule a Post **](https://www.postpone.app/signup)

### **Hourly Engagement on Instagram on Monday**

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How much of Monday's engagement on Instagram comes from posts published in each hour.

All times are in Eastern Time (America/New\_York).

## Instagram Monday Posting FAQ

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### **How is Monday engagement different on Instagram?**

Posts published on Mondays bring in about 2% more engagement than a typical day on Instagram.

### **Should I always post at the same time on Mondays?**

The top window on Mondays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, brings in the most engagement on Instagram, and the second, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, brings in 97% as much. Either is a good choice, so try a few and compare how your own posts do.

### **Why does posting time matter on Instagram?**

Instagram's algorithm favors posts that receive rapid engagement within the first 30-60 minutes, using this as a key signal to determine placement in followers' feeds and explore pages. The platform's engagement patterns tend to follow daily routines, making it crucial to align posts with when your followers are most likely to be scrolling and interacting.

### **How do Monday posting times compare to other days on Instagram?**

Monday brings in the most engagement of the week on Instagram, about 2% more than a typical day. Its top window, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, brings in 113% more than the day's average hour.

### **How can I track my Monday post performance?**

Use [Postpone's analytics tools](https://www.postpone.app/features/analytics) to track how your Instagram posts perform. Look for patterns in how your posts do by day and time to refine your posting strategy.

### **Can you schedule posts on Instagram?**

Yes! [Postpone](https://www.postpone.app/) makes it easy to schedule Instagram posts at optimal times. Its recommended times, right in the composer, show when the most engagement on Instagram comes from. [Sign up for free](https://www.postpone.app/signup) and start scheduling your Instagram posts at the perfect times.