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Set default meeting duration in Outlook

Set default meeting duration in Outlook

When you create meetings in Outlook, the default duration is usually 30 or 60 minutes. To allow better breaks between meetings and avoid back-to-back scheduling, Outlook can automatically shorten meetings.

Set default meeting duration in Outlook

When you create meetings in Outlook, the default duration is usually 30 or 60 minutes. To allow better breaks between meetings and avoid back-to-back scheduling, Outlook can automatically shorten meetings.

With this guide, you can configure Outlook to:

  • 30-minute meetings → 25 minutes
  • 60-minute meetings (or longer) → 50 minutes

This applies to Outlook Classic, New Outlook, and Outlook on the Web.

FAQ

Question Answer
Does this also apply to meetings I'm invited to? No — only meetings you create.
Can I still change the duration manually? Yes, you can always adjust it per meeting.
Are Teams meetings affected? Yes, meetings created from Outlook are synchronized with Teams.