{"id":3623,"date":"2025-04-04T09:57:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T09:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/?p=3623"},"modified":"2025-04-21T10:18:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T10:18:25","slug":"set-work-hours-google-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/set-work-hours-google-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Set Work Hours in Google Calendar [Easy Steps!]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Remote work has perks, but scheduling issues due to timezone differences can be a hassle. If you already use the Google Suite, why not utilize Google Calendar to set your working hours? Millions of remote workers already benefit from its scheduling features, so you should try it, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn more about maximizing Google Calendar by setting your working hours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Set Work Hours in Google Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n

Here are the steps to set work hours in Google Calendar:<\/p>\n\n\n

Step 1: Open Google Calendar and Click the \u201cSettings\u201d Icon<\/h3>\n\n

Step 2: Under \u201cGeneral,” Locate \u201cWorking Hours & Location > Enable Working Hours\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Note:<\/strong> If it doesn\u2019t appear on your Google Calendar, your organization\u2019s administrator needs to enable it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

Step 3: Select the Days & Times You Are Available for Work<\/h3>\n\n\n

You can even configure the start and end times for each working day or add separate working times per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out Google Calendar Help<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

But if you\u2019re looking for more than just adding your work hours to Google Calendar, do read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alternatively, you can connect Slack to Google Calendar<\/a> and sync your Slack status to it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

How to Set Google Calendar Out of Office Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n

These are the steps to set Google Calendar out of office hours:<\/p>\n\n\n

Step 1: Click \u201cCreate\u201d on Google Calendar<\/h3>\n\n

Step 2: Select \u201cOut of Office\u201d & Specify the Date and Time<\/h3>\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t see this option, you probably don\u2019t have it turned on in your domain. Seek your administrator\u2019s help to enable this. Also, if you\u2019re only using a free account, you won\u2019t be able to use this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3: Configure the \u201cOut of Office\u201d Event (Optional) & Click \u201cSave\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n

You can tap “Automatically decline new and existing meetings”,<\/em> add a message, and select which remote team members can view your event. You can choose from “Private, Public,<\/em> or Default Visibility”.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you know you can also set work hours on Slack<\/a>? Find out how!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

Benefits of Setting Working Hours in Google Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n

Here are the benefits of setting working hours in Google Calendar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n