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How to Schedule Bookings with Me Meetings at 3:15 and 3:45

WPS Editor Oct 10, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user wants to set up meeting slots at quarter-past and quarter-to the hour (e.g., 3:15, 3:45) for 30-minute durations in Bookings with Me.

How to Schedule Bookings with Me Meetings at 3:15 and 3:45

Product: Microsoft Bookings with Me
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Configuring meeting scheduling intervals and durations to allow quarter-hour start times.
Observed behavior: The user needs the booking page to display 3:15 and 3:45 time slots for 30-minute meetings instead of only top-of-the-hour or half-hour slots.

Before you start

Ensure you have access to your Bookings with Me configuration page and that your connected Outlook calendar has availability during the desired times.

Solution 1Recommended

Configure Schedule Customization for 15-Minute Intervals

Adjust the advanced scheduling options to allow meeting starts every 15 minutes while keeping the duration at 30 minutes.

By default, scheduling intervals might be set to 30 or 60 minutes, which hides quarter-hour start times. Changing the interval to 15 minutes exposes slots like 3:15 and 3:45 without altering the total length of the booked meeting.

Access Meeting Settings

Navigate to your Bookings with Me management page and select the specific meeting type you want to edit.

Open Advanced Options

Scroll down to the 'Schedule Customization' section and click to expand the 'Advanced Options' menu.

Set Start Time Limits

Locate the 'Limit start time to' dropdown menu and change the interval from the default setting to 15-minute intervals.

Confirm Meeting Duration

Ensure the meeting duration is explicitly set to 30 minutes, then save your changes to update the live booking page.

Configure Schedule Customization for 15-Minute Intervals

Dynamic Slot Availability: Your booking page will now show slots in 15-minute increments. If a client books at 3:15 for 30 minutes, the system will automatically block out the 3:30 slot, making the next available time 3:45.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are 3:15 and 3:45 slots not showing on my booking page?

Your 'Limit start time to' setting is likely set to 30-minute or 1-hour intervals. Change this to 15-minute intervals in the Advanced Options under Schedule Customization to reveal quarter-hour slots.

Will changing the start time interval affect my total meeting duration?

No, the start time interval only determines when a meeting can begin (e.g., every 15 minutes). The actual meeting duration remains at whatever length you set, such as 30 minutes.

If someone books a 30-minute meeting at 3:15, what happens to the 3:30 slot?

The system automatically blocks out the 3:30 slot since you will be busy until 3:45. The next available time slot presented to users will accurately reflect your availability starting at 3:45.

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