What is the best time to post YouTube Shorts?
3 min read · Updated October 30, 2026
There is no universal answer. Your best time depends on where your viewers live and when they watch. The reliable method is to test a few windows and compare how each batch performs.
Make a batch to test →How to test
- 1
Pick 3 windows
Say morning, lunchtime and evening.
- 2
Post comparable clips in each
Similar length and style.
- 3
Compare after a week or two
Look at views and how much of each video was watched.
- 4
Keep the winner
Test again every few months.
Use your own analytics
Your channel's analytics show when your viewers are online. That beats any generic chart.
Consistency first
A steady schedule matters more than the exact minute you post. Batch your clips so the schedule is easy to keep.
Questions
A little, and less than the video itself.
Zlayo can upload a finished video to your YouTube channel and schedule it.
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