How To Turn On/Off Alternate Timezones

How To Turn On/Off Alternate Timezones

There may be various reasons you want to turn the Alternate Timezone feature on or off, depending on your company's location and your customer base. Follow these simple steps to allow or prevent users from making appointments in timezones other than that of the business:

Disable Timezone

Steps to  Disable Contact Time Zone

1. Navigate to Settings

•    Navigate to Settings tab in your account

2. Select the Business Info Tab

•     Select Business Profile from the menu.

3. Scroll Down

•     Scroll down to the General section..

4. Activate the "Disable Contact Time Zone" Checkbox

•    Check the box next to "Disable Contact Time Zone" to activate this setting.

Note: Once the "Disable Contact Timezone" box selected, all appointments will be made in the timezone set under Settings >Company Profile setting > Time Zone. Additionally, the timezone dropdown won't be viewable in the calendar widget.

Location Timezone:

You can set up a location time zone in your account. All times in your account will be displayed in that time zone, affecting all scheduled activities and timestamps.

How-to step-up location Timezone

1. Navigate to Settings

• Open the Settings tab in your application.

2. Open Business Profile

•    Select Business Profile from the menu.

3. Locate the Time Zone Setting

•     In the right corner, find the time zone setting.

4. Set Your Time Zone

•     Choose your appropriate time zone from the options.

5. Update Your Time Zone

•    Click the Update button to save your changes.

Updated Area

Impacted Areas

Setting up the correct timezone ensures accurate scheduling and reminders for tasks, appointments, and contacts, avoiding confusion and missed deadlines

Benefits of Standardized Time Zones:

1. Enhanced Clarity: Standardized date and time formats across all contact areas ensure consistency and clarity throughout the platform, facilitating better understanding and communication.

2. Improved User Experience: By prominently displaying time zones in various features such as task lists and due dates, It enhances user experience, enabling users to quickly grasp the timing of events and tasks without confusion.

3. Increased Efficiency: Consistency across features and standardized user experience streamline workflows, leading to increased efficiency in managing schedules and communicating with clients and team members.