Stream Schedule Optimizer

Find the optimal times to stream based on your platform, content type, and target audience. This tool analyzes viewer activity patterns across different regions and time zones to help Taiwan streamers maximize their reach and build consistent audiences. Whether you're streaming on Twitch, YouTube, or Kick, timing your broadcasts to match viewer activity is crucial for channel growth.

Choose Your Platform

Each platform has different peak activity patterns and audience demographics. Select your primary streaming platform.

🎮 Content Type

Different content categories attract audiences at different times. Select your primary content type.

🌏 Target Audience Regions

Select your primary and secondary target audiences. This affects optimal streaming time recommendations.

Primary Target

Secondary Target (Optional)

📅 Your Availability

Click to mark the time slots when you're available to stream. Green = available. Times shown in Taiwan time (UTC+8).

Unavailable

Available

Peak Hours (after analysis)

⚙️ Streaming Preferences

Typical Stream Duration

Streams Per Week

Optimized Schedule

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Taiwan Standard Time

UTC+8 • All times shown in local Taiwan time

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Your Recommended Stream Times

Based on your availability and target audience activity patterns

24-Hour Audience Activity Pattern

Relative viewer activity for your target audience (Taiwan time)

12AM 6AM 12PM 6PM 11PM

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Peak Window

8PM - 11PM

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Audience Overlap

75%

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Best Day

Saturday

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Competition Level

Medium

Personalized Tips

Note: These recommendations are based on general platform activity data and audience behavior patterns. Actual optimal times may vary based on your specific content, existing audience, and competitive landscape. We recommend testing different time slots and tracking your analytics to fine-tune your schedule. For more detailed platform analytics, consult TwitchTracker or your platform's creator dashboard.

The Science of Stream Scheduling

Choosing when to stream is one of the most impactful decisions a content creator can make, yet it's often overlooked. According to research from Stream Scheme, streamers who consistently broadcast during peak audience hours see 30-50% higher average viewership compared to those who stream at random times. For Taiwan-based streamers targeting both local and international audiences, timing becomes even more complex due to time zone considerations.

Understanding Platform Activity Patterns

Each streaming platform has distinct activity patterns influenced by its user demographics and content focus. TwitchTracker data shows that Twitch viewership globally peaks between 7 PM and 11 PM local time across most regions, with weekend viewership approximately 20% higher than weekday averages. However, these patterns vary significantly by content category—esports viewers tend to peak later at night, while Just Chatting audiences are more evenly distributed throughout the day.

For YouTube Gaming, YouTube Creator Academy research indicates that viewer behavior differs from Twitch. YouTube's algorithm favors consistent scheduling, and VOD discovery means live streams can generate value long after they end. Mobile viewership is also higher on YouTube, leading to different peak times, especially for mobile gaming content.

Taiwan's Unique Streaming Landscape

Taiwan's position in the UTC+8 time zone creates interesting opportunities and challenges. As covered in our platform comparison guide, Taiwan streamers can effectively reach audiences across the Asia-Pacific region—from Japan and Korea (just 1 hour ahead) to Southeast Asian markets (same zone or 1 hour behind). This geographic advantage means a Taiwan streamer broadcasting at 9 PM local time is streaming at 10 PM for Japanese and Korean viewers, catching their prime viewing window as well.

Prime Time Windows by Region

Taiwan (UTC+8): 7 PM - 12 AM weekdays, 3 PM - 12 AM weekends
Japan/Korea (UTC+9): 8 PM - 1 AM weekdays, 4 PM - 1 AM weekends
Southeast Asia (UTC+7/8): 6 PM - 11 PM weekdays
North America (UTC-8 to -5): 4 AM - 10 AM Taiwan time (their evening)
Europe (UTC+0/1/2): 4 PM - 9 PM Taiwan time (their afternoon/evening)

Content Category Considerations

Different content types attract audiences at different times. Our analysis of streaming trends reveals these patterns:

Esports & Competitive Gaming: Peaks late night (10 PM - 2 AM) as viewers wind down after work/school
Just Chatting & IRL: More evenly distributed, with lunch hours (12 PM - 2 PM) showing surprising strength
Creative & Art: Afternoon windows (2 PM - 6 PM) perform well as background viewing
Mobile Gaming: Strong commute hours (7 AM - 9 AM, 5 PM - 7 PM) due to mobile accessibility
VTuber Content: Late night peaks, especially for content targeting Japanese audiences

The Consistency Factor

Beyond choosing optimal times, consistency dramatically impacts channel growth. Research from SullyGnome indicates that streamers with regular schedules—streaming at the same times each week—retain 40% more viewers compared to irregular streamers. This is because viewers build habits around your schedule, setting reminders and prioritizing your stream when they know when to expect it.

Our Stream Engagement Calculator can help you analyze how schedule consistency affects your viewer retention and engagement metrics over time.

Avoiding Over-Saturated Time Slots

Peak hours come with a trade-off: more potential viewers but also more competition. As covered in our Twitch Taiwan trends analysis, the 8 PM - 10 PM window in Taiwan is extremely competitive for gaming content. Smaller streamers may find better results slightly before or after peak—the "shoulder hours" of 6 PM - 8 PM or 10 PM - 12 AM—where viewer-to-streamer ratios are more favorable.

Common Scheduling Mistakes

Streaming only at peak times: While peak hours have more viewers, competition is fierce. Mix peak and off-peak slots.
Ignoring international audiences: If your content has global appeal, consider occasional streams at NA/EU-friendly times.
Inconsistent scheduling: Random stream times make it impossible for viewers to build habits around your content.
Copying top streamers: Large streamers can stream whenever they want—smaller channels need strategic timing.

Building Your Streaming Calendar

Use our optimizer results as a starting point, then refine based on your actual analytics. Most streaming platforms provide detailed viewer location and timing data through their creator dashboards. Track your performance at different times over several weeks to identify your personal optimal windows.

For more tools to optimize your streaming career, explore our Stream Revenue Calculator to estimate income potential and our Gaming PC Build Calculator if you're looking to upgrade your streaming setup.