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How to Fix Microsoft Bookings Showing Wrong Staff Availability
Question details
The user is experiencing an issue where the Microsoft Bookings public link shows incorrect availability hours for staff members.
- Product
- Microsoft Bookings
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Clients or customers are trying to view available times and book appointments using the public Bookings link.
- Observed behavior
- The public link displays different availability hours from what is configured in the staff's custom availability settings, such as incorrect appointment times on specific days.
Verify that you have administrative or staff management access to the Microsoft Bookings calendar in question before making changes to settings or time zones.
Verify and Match Time Zone Settings
Mismatched time zones between the Bookings calendar, staff settings, and the user's browser are the most common cause of incorrect availability being displayed.
Microsoft Bookings can automatically adjust appointment times based on the customer's local time zone, which often causes confusion if not configured intentionally.
Log into Microsoft 365, open the Bookings app, and go to the 'Booking page' tab from the left navigation menu.
Scroll down to the 'Region and time zone settings' section and verify that the default time zone matches your actual business location.
If you want clients to only see availability in your business's time zone, check the box that says 'Always show time slots in business time zone' and save your changes.
Navigate to the 'Staff' menu, select the affected staff member, and ensure their individual working hours and time zone settings align with the main calendar.
Review Custom Availability and Calendar Sync
Check for conflicting custom availability schedules or delayed synchronization with the staff's personal Outlook calendar.
Clear Browser Cache or Seek Admin Support
If settings are correct, cached browser data might be showing an outdated schedule, or deeper tenant issues may require admin support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Bookings page show times in a different time zone?
By default, Microsoft Bookings detects the time zone of the person viewing the page. If you want everyone to see times in your business's time zone, go to the Booking Page settings and check 'Always show time slots in business time zone'.
Do Outlook calendar events automatically block out time in Microsoft Bookings?
Yes, but only if the specific setting is enabled. You must go to the Staff settings in Bookings and check the box that says 'Events on Office calendar affect availability' for each individual staff member.
How long does it take for Bookings to sync with Outlook?
Changes made in an Outlook calendar usually sync with Microsoft Bookings almost instantly, but occasionally it can take up to 15 minutes due to Microsoft 365 server delays.
Can I set different working hours for specific staff members?
Yes. In the Microsoft Bookings menu, navigate to 'Staff', select the staff member, uncheck the 'Use business hours' option, and set their custom working hours for each day of the week.
