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.

7 Timezone-Friendly Friendship Habits That Actually Work

The timezone-friendly toolkit

Maintaining friendships across timezones doesn't have to mean 3am wake-ups. Here are 7 habits that work — and respect your sleep.

1. The asynchronous voice note

Send a voice note when you're awake; they listen when they wake up. No real-time coordination needed. The voice note is the most timezone-friendly form of connection.

2. The shared photo stream

Create a shared album or chat where you both drop photos of your day. It's the mundane, shared across timezones — and it doesn't require anyone to be available.

3. The weekend call

Weekends are the timezone-friendly zone — both of you are likely to have flexible time. A Saturday or Sunday call is easier to schedule than a weekday one, and it doesn't cut into work.

4. The recurring slot

Find one slot that works across the timezone — e.g., "your Sunday morning is their Saturday evening" — and make it recurring. The slot removes the negotiation; the timezone is solved once, not every week.

5. The "keen" system

Share your findatime link. Mark your free hours. Let your friend tap "keen" on the slots that work for them. The overlap finds the call — no timezone math, no "when are you free?"

6. The letter

Yes, the physical letter. In a world of instant communication, a handwritten letter is a novelty — and a treasure. It takes 10 minutes to write, costs almost nothing, and arrives as a physical piece of you in their world.

7. The "I'm thinking of you" text

No agenda, no question, no need for a response. Just: "Thinking of you — no need to reply." It's the lowest-effort, highest-impact message in long-distance friendship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to do all 7?

No — pick 2–3 that fit your friendship. The voice note and the recurring slot are the highest-leverage. The rest are optional.

What if the timezone difference is extreme (12+ hours)?

Then the asynchronous habits (voice notes, photos, letters) are even more important. The real-time call may be limited to weekends — but the async connection keeps the friendship alive in between.

How does findatime help with timezones?

By showing the overlap in your local time. You mark your hours; they mark theirs. The app finds the times that work for both — no math, no "wait, what time is it for you?"