How to Set Up Scheduling That Handles Timezones Automatically
Serve clients across timezones without the confusion. Set up timezone-aware scheduling that shows the right times to everyone.
Start the GuideHow to Set Up Scheduling That Handles Timezones Automatically This step-by-step guide covers everything you need — from prerequisites to pro tips — so you can complete the process in 15 minutes or less. Browse all how-to guides.
Before You Start
Make sure you have the following ready:
- Your business timezone confirmed
- Team member locations/timezones known
Step-by-Step Guide
6 steps · 15 minutes
Set your business timezone
Go to Settings > General and confirm your primary business timezone is correct.
Enable automatic timezone detection
Turn on client-side timezone detection so the booking page automatically shows times in the visitor's local timezone.
Always display the detected timezone on the booking page so clients can verify it is correct.
Set team member timezones
For remote or distributed teams, set each member's timezone so their availability is calculated correctly.
Configure timezone display in notifications
Include both the client's local time and your business time in confirmation emails to eliminate any ambiguity.
Handle daylight saving transitions
Verify that your system handles DST changes correctly by checking bookings that span a DST transition date.
Test with a different timezone
Use a VPN or browser timezone override to book from a different timezone and verify times display correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if a client's timezone is detected incorrectly?
Clients can manually select their timezone from a dropdown on the booking page to override automatic detection.
How does it handle daylight saving time?
The system uses IANA timezone data and automatically adjusts for DST transitions, so times are always accurate.
Can I block bookings from certain timezones?
Not by timezone directly, but you can limit availability hours so that off-hours timezones see no available slots.
What timezone do internal reports use?
Reports default to your business timezone but can be switched to any timezone for analysis.
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