How-to FreePBX 16 (Episode #6) Time Groups

Why this is useful

Builds a weekly office schedule, then divides a holiday closure into a partial first day, complete middle days and a partial final day. Useful when a single time range cannot express the schedule clearly.

Applicability

Uploaded October 2023; the narration identifies a FreePBX 16 system from February 2023. Check controls on FreePBX 17.

Keep in mind

• A time group defines matching periods. It does not route calls by itself: connect it to a time condition and the intended inbound route.
• Evaluate the holiday condition before ordinary office hours when holiday closure must take precedence.
• Check timezone, daylight-saving behavior, boundary minutes and annual recurrence. Review date-based closures each year.

Before you watch

Read the linked introduction, then use the video to reinforce the explanation.

Editorial review Sep 7, 2026. Review used the complete available transcript and primary references; audio and screen readability remain unverified.