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What time does Product Hunt reset each day?

Short answer

Product Hunt days start at 12:01 AM Pacific Time and run for 24 hours, so launching right at the start gives your product the whole day on the homepage. Pacific Time switches between PST and PDT, so convert it to your own time zone for the specific date you plan to launch.

Why the start of the day matters

Every product launched on a given Product Hunt day competes on that day’s list. Launching at 12:01 AM Pacific gives the full 24 hours to collect visits and comments; launching late in the day leaves less time.

Getting the local time right

Pacific Time is UTC minus 8 hours in winter and minus 7 in summer, and your own region may change clocks on different dates. A converter that uses the actual date avoids being an hour early or late.

Step by step

  1. Pick a date. Decide which day you want to launch.
  2. Convert the time. Convert 12:01 AM Pacific Time on that date to your time zone.
  3. Schedule it. Schedule the launch and be ready to answer comments when it goes live.

Frequently asked questions

Is it 12:01 AM PST or PDT?

It is 12:01 AM in Pacific Time, which is PST in winter and PDT in summer.

Which day is best to launch?

Weekdays bring more visitors and more competition; weekends are quieter. Choose based on whether you want reach or a better chance to rank.

Can I schedule a launch in advance?

Yes. Product Hunt lets you schedule a launch for a future date.

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