Chats and calls

Send a message later

With Send Later, you write now and have the message arrive at a set time. This works in one-to-one chats.

How to do it

1. In the chat, tap + › Send Later. Or write your message and touch and hold the send arrow.
2. Write the message.
3. Choose In 1 Hour, This Evening, Tomorrow Morning or Custom Time.
4. Tap Schedule.

The time can be between one minute and 30 days. The message waits encrypted on the server and is delivered on time, even if your iPhone is offline then.

Change scheduled messages

Scheduled messages appear in the chat under Scheduled. Touch and hold one to choose Send Now, Copy or Delete Schedule. You can’t edit a scheduled message. Delete it and schedule it again.

Note: Send Later is for text. To send photos and videos at a set time, use the time capsule with Send at Time.

Last checked: 11 November 2026