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This step-by-step guide will help you correctly set up the start and end time fields when using the create shift action on Zapier platform

Connecteam account with an advanced plan or higher

- Connecteam account with an advanced plan or higher

 Our main use cases articles to set this zap correctly:

<a href="https://help.connecteam.com/en/articles/9812860-zapier-create-shifts-in-connecteam-from-google-calendar-events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Create Shifts in Connecteam from Google Calendar Events</a>

<a href="https://help.connecteam.com/en/articles/9799684-zapier-create-shifts-in-connecteam-from-google-forms-submissions" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Create Shifts in Connecteam from Google Forms Submissions</a>

- <a href="https://help.connecteam.com/en/articles/9812860-zapier-create-shifts-in-connecteam-from-google-calendar-events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Create Shifts in Connecteam from Google Calendar Events</a>
- <a href="https://help.connecteam.com/en/articles/9799684-zapier-create-shifts-in-connecteam-from-google-forms-submissions" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Create Shifts in Connecteam from Google Forms Submissions</a>

Zapier recognizes a variety of date/time formats, which you can review in the following article:

<a href="https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496259603341-Different-field-types-in-Zaps#h_01H96NFYDF89ZP38NBT00NF8RQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Different date/time field types in Zaps</a>

- <a href="https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496259603341-Different-field-types-in-Zaps#h_01H96NFYDF89ZP38NBT00NF8RQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Different date/time field types in Zaps</a>

When setting up a new Create Shift action, it is crucial to correctly configure the Start Time and End Time fields. Due to the nature of creating shifts in Connecteam, it is important to keep the following points in mind:

- The fields must include 'Start date', 'Start time', and 'GMT' information, all in one line, separated by spaces.

- If 'GMT' is not specified, the start and end times might differ from your intended schedule.
- If the timezone field is left unspecified, the Zap will be created using the Connecteam scheduler's default timezone.

1. Required Field Format:
 - The fields must include 'Start date', 'Start time', and 'GMT' information, all in one line, separated by spaces. 
2. Timezone Specifications:
 - If 'GMT' is not specified, the start and end times might differ from your intended schedule.
 - If the timezone field is left unspecified, the Zap will be created using the Connecteam scheduler's default timezone.

Example of Correct Setup Values in the Fields (you can modify the date format):

Start Time/Date Field: <code>21/02/2025 10:30AM GMT</code>

End Time/Date Field: <code>21/02/2025 11:30AM GMT</code>

- Start Time/Date Field: <code>21/02/2025 10:30AM GMT</code>
- End Time/Date Field: <code>21/02/2025 11:30AM GMT</code>

By ensuring that each time field includes the start date, start time, and GMT information, you avoid discrepancies in your intended shift schedules. Properly specifying the timezone ensures consistency and accuracy in shift management on Connecteam.

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