How can I change my work hours in Teams?

Issue/Symptom:  

  • How do I change my work hours in Teams? 

Environment:   

  • Microsoft Teams 

Resolution:   

To change your work hours in Microsoft Teams, you need to adjust your settings in Outlook, as Teams integrates with it for your calendar and availability. Here's how you can set your work hours:  

  1. Open Outlook (desktop or web app):  

  1. If you're using the desktop version of Outlook, launch the app.  

  1. If you're using the web version, go to outlook.com or office.com, then open Outlook.  

  1. Go to Settings:  

    1. In Outlook desktop, click on File in the top left corner, then select Options.  
    2. In Outlook web, click the gear icon (Settings) in the top-right corner, then click View all Outlook settings.  
  2. Adjust Your Work Hours:  

  1. In Outlook desktop, go to Calendar and then under Work Hours and Location, set your working days and hours.  

  1. In Outlook web, go to Calendar settings, and there you’ll find the option to set Working hours. You can select the days of the week and adjust the start and end times for each day.  

  1. Save Changes: Once you're done, save the changes.  

  1. After updating your work hours in Outlook, Teams will reflect this change automatically, showing your availability accordingly. 

 

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