Best Time to Send Ethereum (Live Heatmap)
Current fees (0.09298 GWEI, IPI 46/100) are above the daily low. Consider waiting for 06:26 UTC (0.04695 GWEI min).
Smart Timing Insights (Last 24h)
| Timing | Hour (UTC) | Gas (GWEI) |
|---|---|---|
| Best Time (Last 24h) | 06:26 UTC | 0.04695 GWEI min |
| Worst Time (Last 24h) | 14:22 UTC | 0.37172 GWEI max |
| Current Fee | Now | 0.09298 GWEI |
| Savings (best vs worst) | — | 0.3248 GWEI (87% cheaper) |
Network Intelligence at Current Time
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Inclusion Pressure Index | 46/100 (MEDIUM) |
| Spike Score | 35/100 |
| Block Speed Pressure | 60% of blocks over 90% full |
| Tx per Minute | 1616 |
| Network Status | NORMAL |
24-Hour Gas Heatmap
Hourly average Standard Way gas (lower GWEI = better time to transact):
Last updated: 21:11 UTC
When Should You Send Ethereum?
Current fees (0.09298 GWEI, IPI 46/100) are above the daily low. Consider waiting for 06:26 UTC (0.04695 GWEI min). The best time to send ETH in the last 24 hours was 06:26 UTC with a minimum of 0.04695 GWEI. The worst time was 14:22 UTC at 0.37172 GWEI max. Transacting at the best time instead of the worst time saves approximately 0.3248 GWEI (87%) per transaction.
Why Gas Fees Vary by Time of Day
Ethereum gas fees follow global trading activity patterns. During US and European business hours (approximately 13:00–20:00 UTC), both retail traders and institutional DeFi activity peak simultaneously, driving competition for block space and pushing fees higher. The Inclusion Pressure Index, currently 46/100, reflects this real-time competition.
Conversely, when both US and European users are asleep (01:00–06:00 UTC), network demand drops substantially. Asian market activity is lower than Western markets for Ethereum-based DeFi, resulting in consistently lower fees during these hours.
Using Network Intelligence to Time Transactions
Beyond simple time-of-day patterns, the Spike Score (currently 35/100) and Block Speed Pressure (60% of blocks over 90% full) provide real-time signals about whether the current moment is favorable. A Spike Score below 30 with Block Speed Pressure below 20% indicates optimal sending conditions, regardless of time of day. These conditions occur when network demand unexpectedly drops even during normally-busy hours.
Savings from Timing Your Transactions
For simple ETH transfers (21,000 gas), the difference between best and worst hours today is 0.3248 GWEI, or approximately 87% savings. For higher-gas operations like DeFi swaps (180,000 gas), the absolute dollar savings scale proportionally. A DeFi user executing multiple swaps per week can save meaningful amounts by targeting low-IPI windows.
Timezone Reference
Best time 06:26 UTC converts to: 2:00 AM ET New York time, 7:00 AM BST London time, 3:00 PM JST Tokyo time. Worst time 14:22 UTC converts to: 10:00 AM ET New York time.
FAQ
What is the best time to send Ethereum?
Best time (last 24h): 06:26 UTC, min 0.04695 GWEI. Weekdays 01:00–04:00 UTC are historically cheapest.
Is now a good time to send Ethereum?
Current fees (0.09298 GWEI, IPI 46/100) are above the daily low. Consider waiting for 06:26 UTC (0.04695 GWEI min). Current: 0.09298 GWEI. IPI: 46/100.
What is the worst time to send Ethereum?
Worst time (last 24h): 14:22 UTC, max 0.37172 GWEI. US/EU business hours (13:00–20:00 UTC) typically worst.
How much can I save by timing my transaction?
Today: 0.3248 GWEI difference (87% savings). For ETH transfer: $0.0143 USD. For swap: scales 8.6x higher.