# View Calendar & Appointments in User Timezone > Learn how to view appointments in any timezone using the View Appointments In setting. Control appointment display without affecting availability. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/creating-calendars/view-calendar-appointments-in-user-timezone - Section: Calendars & Appointments / Creating Calendars - Reading time: 2 min - Images: 3, each explained below - Modified on Wed, 11 Feb at 11:38 AM --- You can now choose any timezone to view appointments across the platform. This user-specific setting controls how appointment times appear in Calendar View, Appointment List, Contacts, and Conversations without affecting availability, booking behavior, or scheduling logic. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [Overview](#overview) - [Where This Setting Applies](#where-this-setting-applies) - [How to Change Your Appointment Viewing Timezone](#how-to-change-your-appointment-viewing-timezone) - Timezone Indicators in the Platform - Calendar View - [Appointment List](#appointment-list)[](#backward-compatibility) - [Backward Compatibility](#backward-compatibility)[](#availability-and-timezone-settings) - [Availability and Timezone Settings](#availability-and-timezone-settings)[](#example-scenario) - [Example Scenario](#example-scenario)[](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)[](#related-articles) - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- ## **Overview** The **View Appointments In** setting allows each user to select their preferred timezone for displaying appointments. This setting: - Applies only to the logged-in user - Controls how appointment times are displayed - Does not affect availability settings - Does not impact booking links or confirmations - Does not change scheduling logic You are no longer limited to viewing appointments in only the User Timezone or Business Timezone. You can now select any timezone. --- ## **Where This Setting Applies** The selected timezone affects appointment display in: - Calendar View - Appointment List - Contacts (Appointments section) - Conversations --- ## **How to Change Your Appointment Viewing Timezone** To adjust your viewing timezone: 1. Navigate to **Calendar Settings**. 2. Open **Preferences**. 3. Locate **View Appointments In**. 4. Select your preferred timezone. 5. Click **Save Preferences**. You can update this setting at any time. --- ## **Timezone Indicators in the Platform** **Calendar View** ** ![Timezone Indicators in the PlatformCalendar View (image 1 of 3)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155064717693/original/N_TMNMvgu2Z1uERW9tl4ssaSny3nLm8GkQ.png) **Timezone Indicators in the PlatformCalendar View (image 1 of 3)** This screenshot appears in the "Timezone Indicators in the PlatformCalendar View" section of "View Calendar & Appointments in User Timezone". The text alongside this image reads: You can update this setting at any time. Immediately after, the guide continues: The currently selected timezone appears within the calendar interface so you can confirm which timezone is active. - What this covers: You can update this setting at any time. - Next: The currently selected timezone appears within the calendar interface so you can confirm which timezone is active. ** The currently selected timezone appears within the calendar interface so you can confirm which timezone is active. --- ## **Appointment List** ** ![Appointment List (image 2 of 3)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155064717717/original/4MaImGMV9ttbpV50zjcAy3jiwxoKXJb8Vg.png) **Appointment List (image 2 of 3)** This screenshot appears in the "Appointment List" section of "View Calendar & Appointments in User Timezone". The text alongside this image reads: The currently selected timezone appears within the calendar interface so you can confirm which timezone is active. Immediately after, the guide continues: The Appointment List displays the active timezone at the bottom of the page. - How to confirm: The currently selected timezone appears within the calendar interface so you can confirm which timezone is active. - Next: The Appointment List displays the active timezone at the bottom of the page. ** The Appointment List displays the active timezone at the bottom of the page. --- ## **Backward Compatibility** Previously, a Labs flag controlled how appointments were displayed: - If the flag was ON, appointments displayed in User Timezone - If the flag was OFF, appointments displayed in Business Timezone This Labs flag has been removed and replaced with the **View Appointments In** setting. For backward compatibility: - If the flag was previously ON, your setting is now set to **User Timezone**. - If the flag was previously OFF, your setting is now set to your **Business Timezone**. You may change this preference at any time. --- ## **Availability and Timezone Settings** This feature only changes how appointments are displayed. It does not modify: - User availability hours - Meeting duration - Scheduling rules - Booking links - Confirmation or reminder logic Availability continues to be configured under: **Settings → My Profile → User Availability** ![Availability and Timezone Settings (image 3 of 3)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155064717736/original/1c-MZ51PcAc-mBQvDzZfPXUFxMbPHRJrKA.png) **Availability and Timezone Settings (image 3 of 3)** This screenshot appears in the "Availability and Timezone Settings" section of "View Calendar & Appointments in User Timezone". The text alongside this image reads: Settings → My Profile → User Availability. This part of the guide covers 5 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: If your business operates in New York (EST) and you are located in London (GMT). - What this covers: Settings → My Profile → User Availability - Fields: User availability hours, Meeting duration, Scheduling rules, Booking links, Confirmation or reminder logic - Next: If your business operates in New York (EST) and you are located in London (GMT): Full procedure: 1. User availability hours 2. Meeting duration 3. Scheduling rules 4. Booking links 5. Confirmation or reminder logic --- ## **Example Scenario** If your business operates in New York (EST) and you are located in London (GMT): - You may choose to view appointments in GMT for local clarity. - Another user may choose EST to align with business operations. - Appointment times are displayed according to each user’s selected timezone. No manual conversion is required. --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Does changing the viewing timezone affect my availability?** No. It only changes how appointment times are displayed to you. **Q: Will other users see appointments in my selected timezone?** No. The setting is user-specific. **Q: Can I select any timezone?** Yes. You can select any available timezone. **Q: I want to view appointments in the business timezone. What should I do?** Go to **Calendar Settings → Preferences → View Appointments In** and select the business timezone configured in your sub-account. --- ## **Related Articles** - [Recurring Appointments](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/creating-calendars/recurring-appointments) - [Managing Team Member Assignments in Round Robin Calendars](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/round-robin-calendars/managing-team-member-assignments-in-round-robin-calendars) --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com