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How to Schedule Messages in Google Chat

  • Mar 5
  • 1 min read

We all work different hours and across various time zones. The Schedule Send feature in Google Chat enables you to work hours that suit you, or let you send that message when inspiration strikes and you don't want to forget - but doesn't impact others' downtime.


The functionality is identical whether you are messaging a single person in a Direct Message (DM) or a group inside a Space.


Step 1 - In Google Chat, open the conversation thread and type your message just as you normally would.


Video meeting invite from Google Meet in a chat. Blue card with video icon. Message asks to schedule a client call with agenda.

Step 2 - At the bottom-right corner of the chat text box, to the left of the 'Send' icon. You will see a small down arrow; click this.


Blue Google Meet card with video icon reads "Video meeting." Schedule options list times. Message below asks to schedule a client call.

Step 3 - A small pop-up window will appear, offering you some quick options based on the current time:

  • Tomorrow at 8:00 AM

  • Tomorrow at 13:00

    Or you can select Pick date and time. Enter the time you would like to schedule your message for and click 'Schedule send'.


Dialog box for scheduling a message. Date set to 05/03/2026, time to 14:04 GMT. Options to cancel or schedule send in blue text.


Step 4 - You will see your message in the chat window, and can click 'See all scheduled messages' to view and change the messages


Email draft window with message, "History is on." A notification at the top reads: Message to Lauren Hughes at 14:04. Options and icons visible.

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