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How to Schedule Employees In Different Time Zones—Manager (Web/App)

Step-by-step instructions covering how to schedule Employees in different time zones as a Manager using the Buddy Punch website and mobile app.

Overview: When a schedule is created, it's based on the time zone of the Manager creating the schedule. If you are scheduling an Employee in a different time zone, you'll need to account for the difference in time zones when entering shift times so the Employee is scheduled correctly.


Find the Employee's Time Zone

1. To find the time zone of the Employee you are scheduling, click Employees in the top navigation and then View next to the name of the Employee:

2. This will take you to their profile, where you'll find their Time Zone:

3. Once you know the Employee's time zone, account for the difference between their time zone and your own when you enter shift start and end times. Shifts are saved based on your time zone, so adjust the times accordingly to match the Employee's local schedule.

4. You can then proceed with creating schedules from the Buddy Punch website or the mobile app.

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