Optimal SMS Send Times
10 AM - 12 PM
Morning sweet spot
2 PM - 4 PM
Post-lunch engagement
6 PM - 8 PM
Evening peak
Best Days of the Week
| Day | Rating | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Excellent | All campaigns |
| Wednesday | Excellent | All campaigns |
| Thursday | Excellent | Weekend promos |
| Saturday | Good | Retail, events |
| Monday | Fair | Avoid morning |
| Friday | Fair | Early afternoon only |
| Sunday | Avoid | Low engagement |
Industry-Specific Timing
Retail & E-commerce
- • Lunch breaks: 12-1 PM
- • After work: 5-7 PM
- • Saturday midday
Restaurants
- • Before meals: 11 AM, 5 PM
- • Friday/Saturday evenings
- • Avoid during rush hours
Healthcare
- • Reminders: 24-48 hrs before
- • Weekday mornings
- • Avoid weekends
B2B Services
- • Business hours only
- • Tue-Thu: 10 AM - 4 PM
- • Avoid Monday mornings
Times to Avoid
Before 9 AM - Too early, may annoy recipients
After 9 PM - Quiet hours violation, TCPA concerns
Monday 8-10 AM - People are catching up from weekend
Pro Tip: Respect Time Zones
Pinglo automatically adjusts send times to your recipients' local time zones, ensuring your 10 AM message arrives at 10 AM for everyone.
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