Scheduling Campaigns
Schedule messages for optimal delivery times and manage recurring campaigns.
Timing is Everything
Sending your message at the right time can dramatically improve open rates. Sakura SMS supports scheduling campaigns for future delivery.
How to Schedule
- Compose your campaign as normal
- Instead of "Send Now", choose Schedule
- Pick a date and time (East Africa Time / EAT)
- Confirm and submit — the campaign enters SCHEDULED status
Optimal Sending Times for Tanzania
- Best hours: 9 AM - 12 PM and 2 PM - 5 PM (EAT)
- Avoid: Before 7 AM and after 9 PM (unless transactional)
- Best days: Tuesday through Thursday for highest engagement
- Weekend: Saturday mornings work well for retail promotions
Managing Scheduled Campaigns
View all scheduled campaigns in History. You can cancel a scheduled campaign before its send time. Once processing begins, it cannot be stopped.
Related in SMS Campaigns
Creating Your First SMS Campaign
Step-by-step guide to composing and sending your first bulk SMS campaign.
Personalizing Messages with Variables
Use dynamic variables to make each message unique and boost engagement.
Understanding Delivery Reports (DLR)
How to read delivery reports and what each status means.
Optimizing Delivery for Vodacom & Tigo
Strategies to ensure 99.9% delivery rates on Tanzania's largest networks.