Change Google Calendar settings

To change the way Calendar looks or works, update your settings.

Update your settings

  1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
  2. At the top right, click Settings and then Settings.
  3. On the left, click General.

Open Settings

Learn about general settings

Setting name Description
Language and region Change the display language, region, and date and time format on your calendar. Learn more about language settings.
Time zone Choose a primary time zone for your calendar. You can also set up a secondary time zone. Learn how to change time zones.
World clock In the main menu of Calendar, you can show the current time in different locations around the world. This makes it easier to schedule meetings across time zones.
Event settings When you create a new event, you can set a default duration and guest permissions. You can also manage incoming invitations from senders.
Notification settings Change notification settings and sounds for upcoming events. Learn how to change notifications.
View options Update the look of your calendar, such as the first day of your week.
Events from Gmail When you receive flight or reservation confirmations in Gmail, you can use settings to automatically show these events in your calendar.
Working hours & location If you have a work or school account with an eligible Google Workspace subscription, you can let others know your availability when they try to schedule a meeting with you. Show your working hours and location.
Appointment schedules If you have a work or school account with an eligible Google Workspace subscription, after you connect to Stripe, you can require payments for appointments that you create.
Keyboard shortcuts To navigate around your calendar, use your keyboard. To show a list of available shortcuts, on your keyboard, press ?. Learn more about keyboard shortcuts.
Offline Use your primary calendar when you’re offline. You can’t use other calendars or Tasks without an internet connection. Learn how to use Calendar offline.

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