Easy Tech TutsHow to Set Working Hours in Slack, Put Office Hours Time Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Protecting your downtime while staying available for coworkers means setting clear notification boundaries in Slack. This guide covers configuring a custom weekly schedule so alerts pause automatically outside your set hours.
01Open your preferences
Click your profile avatar in the lower left corner and select Preferences.
02Go to the Notifications tab
Select Notifications from the sidebar to access your global alert settings.
03Find the notification schedule
Scroll down to the dedicated Notification Schedule section.
04Set your days and hours
Choose weekdays or custom days from the frequency dropdown, then set your exact start and end times.
05Verify your time zone
Check Language & Region settings to confirm your local time zone is accurate for coworkers in other regions.
Frequently asked questions
Will Slack still deliver messages outside my working hours?
Messages still arrive, but notifications are silenced until your scheduled hours resume.
Does this affect direct messages differently than channel mentions?
The schedule generally applies to all notification types unless you've customized specific channel overrides.
Can I set different hours for different days?
Slack's schedule primarily supports a consistent daily window rather than fully independent settings per day.
How do coworkers see my working hours?
Your presence indicator often reflects a paused or away state outside your set schedule, giving teammates a visual cue.
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