The best time to send email, in your recipient's local time
Select your recipient's country or city to see their local time and plan a sending window, such as 09:00 to 11:00 on their working days. The planner shows a countdown to the start of the window and displays the corresponding time in your own timezone.
What is the absolute best time to send a marketing email?
There is no single 'best' time that works for all audiences. However, a common and effective starting point is between 09:00 and 11:00 in the recipient's local time on a weekday. Use this as a baseline and test to see what works for your specific list.
Is sending at 10:00 AM a guarantee for high open rates?
No. Sending at a sensible time is just one factor. High open rates depend more on your sender reputation, a compelling subject line, and a healthy, engaged email list. A good time simply increases the chance your email is visible when the recipient is likely to be checking their inbox.
How should I schedule an email for a list with people in many time zones?
The best practice is to segment your list by time zone. Most modern email service providers allow you to schedule a single campaign to be sent at the same local time (e.g., 10:00 AM) for every recipient. If your provider doesn't offer this, you should create separate campaigns for each major time zone.
How does Daylight Saving Time (DST) affect my schedule?
DST can cause confusion because start and end dates vary by country. This tool automatically accounts for all DST rules. When you schedule based on a recipient's local time, the correct offset is always used, ensuring your email arrives at the intended local hour.
What about sending to countries with different weekends?
It's important to respect local workweeks. For example, many countries in the Middle East have a Sunday-Thursday workweek. This planner allows you to select the specific days of the week you want to send on, helping you avoid sending on a recipient's weekend.
Does this tool track me or store my data?
No. This tool is designed for privacy. All calculations are performed directly in your browser. No data about the locations you search for is sent to SendRepute's servers. No cookies are used for tracking, and no account is required.
Why does a country have multiple time zones?
Geographically large countries like the United States, Canada, Russia, and Brazil naturally span several time zones. Some smaller countries also have multiple zones due to historical or political reasons, or because their territories are widespread (e.g., France, including its overseas territories).
Where does the 09:00-11:00 recommendation come from?
This recommendation is a general starting point based on common work and email-checking habits. Morning hours are often a period of high activity as many people begin their day. However, there is no universal best time. The most effective send time is always unique to your specific audience and content. It is essential to treat this window as a baseline for your own testing and optimization, rather than a fixed rule.