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EarnDAStack
Visionary
Platinum Level
Are you asking for the best or my favourite time to play poker?
If you're asking about the best, it depends on what player pools you have access too and what game type you're looking to play. In general you'll be looking for a time that gives you the most table time with the weakest players. If you're an MTT player you're going to have less freedom and a more set schedule that is based around when good MTTs run, if you play cash you can have a more freedom and can play when you're at your best and able to focus which is different from person to person.
If you're from brazil and have access to like Bovada/ignition or whatever skin you have down there, WPN and Chico you probably have a decent base at any time of the day as those sites have a fairly soft player pool, If you're an MTT player with higher volume you might need to add a few games from the tougher sites to keep your table count up I'm not sure.
My favourite time is evenings my time and it also just happens to line up with the hours there are some pretty soft cash games running
Hope this helps!
GL
EDS
If you're asking about the best, it depends on what player pools you have access too and what game type you're looking to play. In general you'll be looking for a time that gives you the most table time with the weakest players. If you're an MTT player you're going to have less freedom and a more set schedule that is based around when good MTTs run, if you play cash you can have a more freedom and can play when you're at your best and able to focus which is different from person to person.
If you're from brazil and have access to like Bovada/ignition or whatever skin you have down there, WPN and Chico you probably have a decent base at any time of the day as those sites have a fairly soft player pool, If you're an MTT player with higher volume you might need to add a few games from the tougher sites to keep your table count up I'm not sure.
My favourite time is evenings my time and it also just happens to line up with the hours there are some pretty soft cash games running
Hope this helps!
GL
EDS
istbno
Rock Star
Platinum Level
The best time to play poker is usually during peak hours when more recreational players are online—typically in the evenings and on weekends. For online poker, this often means between 6 PM and midnight in your local time zone. These times tend to bring softer games with more casual players, which can increase your chances of profit. However, the best time also depends on your focus, energy, and schedule—play when you're well-rested, alert, and emotionally balanced for optimal performance.
sandy358
Rock Star
Platinum Level
legends say that on the weekends games are softer
JoseRangelFM
Rising Star
Bronze Level
📅 When there are more “fish” (and fewer sharks)
- Weeknight nights (8 PM - 2 AM):
People get out of work, have some beers and sit down to play relaxed . Ideal for cash games. - Weekends (Friday to Sunday):
Here you find everything from the guy who plays out of boredom to the one who gets excited about $5 tournaments.
🌙 Early nights (for those who endure)
- From 12 AM to 5 AM:
Fewer players, but those that exist tend to be tired or tired. If you're patient, there's good fishing.
⏰ Dead hours (better to avoid them)
- Mornings and afternoons (9 AM - 6 PM):
Here you only find the pros and the Russians who don't sleep. If you're new, better not.
🎯 My personal advice
- If you play cash , wait until night.
- If you prefer tournaments, peak times (7 PM - 11 PM) have more guaranteed prizes.
- And if you are one of those who “play for a while” , avoid hours where there are only veterans.
Bonus: If you use PokerTracker or similar, check your statistics. Maybe you earn more at 10 PM than at 4 PM. Everyone has their magic hour.
What time do you usually play? Have you noticed a difference? 👀
