> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.orbitforms.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Availability & Working Hours

> Define when you're available for meetings. Set day-of-week rules, handle timezones, and override specific dates for holidays or time off.

## Creating Availability Schedules

An availability schedule defines the windows of time when people can book meetings with you. You can create multiple schedules and assign different ones to different event types — for example, a "Business Hours" schedule for client calls and an "Extended Hours" schedule for internal meetings.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Settings">
    Go to Settings > Availability Schedules in the dashboard sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new schedule">
    Click "New Schedule" and give it a descriptive name like "Business Hours" or "Afternoon Only".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your weekly hours">
    Toggle each day on or off and set start/end times. You can add multiple time blocks per day (e.g., 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your timezone">
    Choose the timezone that your availability is based on. Visitors will see times converted to their own timezone.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign to event types">
    Link this schedule to one or more event types on your scheduling pages.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Day-of-Week Rules

Configure specific hours for each day of the week. Days can be enabled or disabled individually.

**Example Schedule:**

| Day       | Hours                                 |
| --------- | ------------------------------------- |
| Monday    | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM                     |
| Tuesday   | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM                     |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday  | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM                     |
| Friday    | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM                     |
| Saturday  | Unavailable                           |
| Sunday    | Unavailable                           |

## Timezone Handling

Scheduling pages handle timezones automatically so both you and your visitors see the correct times.

* **Your timezone** — Set your base timezone when creating the availability schedule. All rules are defined relative to this timezone.
* **Visitor timezone** — Visitors see available times automatically converted to their local timezone. They can also manually select a different timezone from a dropdown.

<Info>
  **Automatic detection**

  The booking page automatically detects the visitor's timezone using their browser. This means a visitor in London will see your 9 AM EST availability displayed as 2 PM GMT.
</Info>

## Date Overrides

Override your regular schedule for specific dates. Perfect for holidays, vacation days, or one-off schedule changes.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Block a Date" icon="calendar-x">
    Mark a specific date as unavailable. Useful for holidays, personal days, or company events where you won't be taking meetings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Hours" icon="calendar-plus">
    Set custom hours for a specific date that differ from your regular schedule. For example, being available on a Saturday for a special event.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Multiple Schedules

Create different schedules for different types of meetings. Each event type can reference a different availability schedule.

* **Business Hours** — Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Used for: Client calls, demos
* **Extended Hours** — Mon-Fri 8am-7pm. Used for: Internal team meetings
* **Afternoons Only** — Mon-Fri 1pm-5pm. Used for: Focus time in mornings

<Tip>
  **Default schedule**

  New event types automatically use your default schedule. You can change the default in Settings > Availability Schedules by clicking the star icon next to any schedule.
</Tip>

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Event Types" icon="calendar-check" href="/guides/scheduling/event-types">
    Configure durations and locations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Notifications & Reminders" icon="bell" href="/guides/scheduling/notifications">
    Set up email notifications
  </Card>
</CardGroup>