How do I time international Black Friday emails?
Muhammed Tüfekyapan
Founder & CEO
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How to Time International Black Friday Emails
Sending BF emails at 6 AM EST works well for US subscribers - but that's midnight in the UK, 2 PM in Japan, and completely wrong for each region. International email timing is one of the most overlooked BF optimizations.
| Region | Target Send Time (Local) | US EST Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| US (East) | 6-8 AM EST | 6-8 AM |
| US (West) | 6-8 AM PST | 9-11 AM |
| UK | 8-10 AM GMT | 3-5 AM (day before) |
| Central Europe | 8-10 AM CET | 2-4 AM (day before) |
| Australia (Sydney) | 8-10 AM AEDT | 5-7 PM (2 days before) |
Practical Implementation
- - Segment email list by time zone or country
- - Use email platform's 'send at local time' feature (Klaviyo, Omnisend support this)
- - For stores with small international lists: send EU at 3 AM EST, AU at 5 PM EST the day before
- - Always test with a small segment before the full BF send
Growth Suite: Scheduled Campaigns can be configured to activate at specific times for different visitor segments. International visitors from EU or APAC can see a BF campaign that activates during their business hours - not just US Eastern Time - maximizing the window when your offer is visible during peak shopping hours.
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With over a decade of experience in e-commerce optimization, Muhammed founded Growth Suite to help Shopify merchants maximize their conversion rates through intelligent behavior tracking and personalized offers. His expertise in growth strategies and conversion optimization has helped thousands of online stores increase their revenue.
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