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Check Calendar Availability

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Overview

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When to use

• User wants to schedule appointment
• Check available time slots
• Verify booking availability
• Find alternative times

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Configuration

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Parameters

• Calendar ID - Target calendar to check
• Start Time - Beginning of time range
• End Time - End of time range
• Duration - Required appointment length
• Time Zone - User’s time zone

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Response Format

• Available time slots
• Busy periods
• Suggested alternatives
• Booking requirements

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Implementation

{
  "function": "check_calendar_availability",
  "parameters": {
    "calendar_id": "main_calendar",
    "start_time": "2024-01-15T09:00:00Z",
    "end_time": "2024-01-15T17:00:00Z",
    "duration": 30,
    "time_zone": "America/New_York"
  }
}

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Best Practices

• Confirm time zone with user
• Offer multiple options
• Check reasonable time ranges
• Handle conflicts gracefully

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Next Steps

• Book Calendar
• Press digit (IVR navigation)