findatime is a free social scheduling app that finds when you and your friends are both free. You mark your available hours each week, share a single link, and findatime automatically surfaces the times that overlap — so you can stop the back-and-forth of 'when are you free?' texts and just make the plan.

How do casual plans work on findatime?

Instead of polling a group chat, you post what you're up for — a gym session, a hike, a coffee — along with a time. Share it with a Group so the whole crew sees it at once. Friends who are free tap 'I'm Keen'. No RSVPs to chase, no one feels pressured.

Does findatime sync with my calendar?

No. findatime does not sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, or any calendar app. You manually mark the hours you're free each week, which takes about 30 seconds. Your contacts and calendar data stay completely private.

Can I use findatime to catch up with friends overseas?

Yes. findatime works across timezones. You mark your free hours in your local time, your friend marks theirs in their local time, and the app shows you the overlap in your own timezone — no mental math required.

Yes, findatime is free to use. Set your availability, share your link, and start making plans at no cost.

How is findatime different from a group chat?

Group chats require back-and-forth messages to find a time everyone's free. findatime eliminates that: you mark your availability once, share a link, and the app shows the overlap automatically. For casual plans, you post once and see who's keen — no chasing RSVPs.

The Art of the Long-Distance Phone Call

The long-distance call

A long-distance call is a specific art form. It's not a casual chat — it's a scheduled, intentional conversation across time and space. The quality of the call determines the quality of the connection.

Here's how to make long-distance calls that feel close, not transactional.

Before the call

1. Schedule it properly

Don't leave the call to "sometime this week." Share your findatime link, find a specific slot, and protect it. The call is a commitment — treat it like one.

2. Prepare a little

Not a script — just a thought. "What do I want to know about their life right now?" "What do I want to share?" A minute of preparation makes the call deeper.

3. Choose the right environment

Not in the car, not while cooking, not while scrolling. A quiet space, a cup of tea, your full attention. The environment signals: this call matters.

During the call

1. Start with the real question

Skip "how are you?" (which invites "fine"). Try: "What's been on your mind lately?" or "What's been the best part of your week?" The real question invites a real answer.

2. Go deeper than updates

The "update" phase of a call is necessary but shallow. Don't spend 20 minutes on it. Move to the deeper questions: "What's been hard?" "What are you excited about?" "What's changing?"

3. Share the mundane

The call isn't just for big news. Share the small stuff — the weird thing at the store, the funny moment, the ordinary day. The mundane is the texture of your life, and sharing it makes them feel present in it.

4. Be fully present

No multitasking. The call is the thing you're doing. Your friend can tell if you're half there — and it hurts. Be fully in the call, and the call will be full.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should a long-distance call be?

20–45 minutes. Short enough to be sustainable weekly; long enough to go deep. If you want to talk longer, great — but the plan is 20–45, so it always works.

What if there's a lull in the conversation?

Lulls are fine. They're the space where the next thought emerges. Don't rush to fill them. The comfortable silence is a sign of closeness, not a failure of it.

How often should I call?

Once a week for close friends, once a fortnight for good friends. The regularity matters more than the duration. Share your link and let the overlap find the rhythm.