Time Schedules for Work, Availability, and Custom Hours

Define work hours, extended availability, and custom time windows to control call routing, auto-attendant behavior, and feature activation.

Purpose

Time Schedules define when phone system features are active by establishing working hours and availability windows. Configuring separate Work Hours, Available Hours, and User-Defined Hours enables precise routing, auto-attendant timing, and predictable service behavior across the week.

How to Navigate

Log in to the SIPcity portal. Then, go to:
SwitchBoard | Preferences | Time Schedules section.

How to Configure

Work Hours Configuration

Configure standard business hours for Monday through Friday:

  • Monday: 09:00 to 17:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 to 17:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 to 17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 to 17:00
  • Friday: 09:00 to 17:00
  • Leave Saturday and Sunday unchecked for weekends off
  • Adjust start and end times as needed for your business hours

Available Hours Configuration

Set extended availability hours for Monday through Friday:

  • Monday: 08:00 to 22:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00 to 22:00
  • Wednesday: 08:00 to 22:00
  • Thursday: 08:00 to 22:00
  • Friday: 08:00 to 22:00
  • Configure weekend availability as needed
  • Use these hours to define when basic services remain available

User-Defined Hours

Create custom schedules for special requirements

  • Set unique time periods for Monday through Sunday
  • Choose specific start and end times for each day
  • Use for holiday schedules, special events, or departmental hours
  • Click SAVE to store all schedule configurations
  • Test time-based features to verify schedules are working correctly