HN Posting Times

Users discuss optimal times, timezones, and preferences for posting stories or events on Hacker News to maximize visibility during peak hours across regions like East Coast, Pacific, Europe, and others.

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Sample Comments

vemuruadi Mar 31, 2012 View on HN

Right now its been random between 4 - 10PM, but i would like 4-8AM.

FollowingTheDao Feb 14, 2023 View on HN

You need to wait till after 2PM.

parpfish Jan 14, 2025 View on HN

damn, why couldnt it happen during east coast business hours?

johansch Jan 23, 2017 View on HN

It's past working hours in Europe. :)

hoten Jun 24, 2022 View on HN

Tonight, or this morning? Too late?

bdangubic Sep 24, 2025 View on HN

the 5pm crowd is in a different timezone :)

bass_case Dec 20, 2015 View on HN

Between 12pm and 1pm, or after 6pm haha :P

CommieBobDole Sep 9, 2021 View on HN

It's almost midnight in London - maybe post sometime during the day there?

copperx May 27, 2015 View on HN

Would "5PM sharp" do it?

biugbkifcjk Jul 26, 2023 View on HN

I'm the same, 1pm is an absolute cut off otherwise it'll be a restless night