Introduction
Ever wanted to send an email later but didn’t want to stay up just to hit “Send”? Or maybe you’re working across time zones and want your message to arrive at the perfect time. Gmail has a built-in email scheduling feature that lets you write your email now and send it later—automatically.
No need for extensions or third-party tools—it’s available on both the Gmail website and the mobile app. Here’s how to schedule emails like a pro.
How to Schedule Emails on Gmail Web (Desktop)
Step 1: Open Gmail
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Go to mail.google.com and log into your account.
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Click Compose to write a new email.
Step 2: Write Your Email
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Add the recipient, subject, and message content.
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Attach any files if needed
Step 3: Click the Arrow Next to “Send”
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Instead of clicking the Send button directly, click the small arrow ▼ next to it.
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Select Schedule send from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: Pick a Date and Time
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You’ll see some preset options like “Tomorrow morning” or “Monday at 8AM”.
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To choose a specific date and time, click “Pick date & time”.
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Select your preferred schedule and click Schedule send.
Done!
Your email is now in the Scheduled folder, ready to go at the right moment.
How to Schedule Emails on Gmail Mobile (Android & iOS)
Step 1: Open the Gmail App
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Tap the Compose button (usually a + or pencil icon).
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Write your message just like you normally would.
Step 2: Tap the Three Dots Menu
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After writing your email, tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of your screen.
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Select Schedule send from the menu.
Step 3: Choose a Date & Time
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Just like on desktop, you’ll get preset times or the option to choose your own.
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Tap Pick date & time, set it, then confirm by tapping Schedule send.
That’s it! Your email will be sent automatically, no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
How to Edit or Cancel a Scheduled Email
Need to make a last-minute change?
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Go to your Scheduled folder in Gmail.
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Open the email you want to change.
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Tap Cancel send — this moves the email back to Drafts.
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You can now edit it or re-schedule it as needed.
Why Schedule Emails?
Here are a few reasons people love scheduling emails:
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Working with teams in different time zones
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Sending reminders or follow-ups at just the right time
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Avoiding late-night sends that might be ignored
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🔄 Batch writing emails and letting them go out gradually
Conclusion
Whether you’re managing clients across the globe , prepping for a big release , or just organizing your life a little better —Gmail’s email scheduling feature can make things smoother and smarter.
So next time you’re tempted to stay up late writing emails, don’t. Just schedule it and rest easy!