How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

Business Calendar is using the Android calendar database and the built-in synchronization functionality of the Android operating system to sync with supported partners, i.e. Google or Microsoft Outlook. Therefore you have to establish the sync with these partners in the Android system settings first. This means all events that have been created using Business Calendar can also be viewed with any other calendar application, that is accessing the Android calendar database (e.g. the stock calendar app) and vice versa. Please also remember, that the layout of the system settings may vary on different devices.


1. Open the → Android system settings, scroll down to the menu item → Accounts and click on it

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

2. Click on → Add account

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

3. Choose the account type you want to add (e.g. Google as highlighted in the screenshot below)

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

4. Enter the account information to set up your account. For Google accounts you can also create a new one here

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

When you successfully have entered the account information, your device and Business Calendar are ready to communicate with the newly added account. If the auto-sync functionality of your device is enabled, it will start to pull the information of this account from the servers.

To synchronize with another account type just choose your favorite one similar to screenshot #3. If the desired account type is not available on your device, it may be possible that you have to install the corresponding application first.

Hint 1:If you already added the account for sync and experience some problems syncing the calendar, please verify if your Android Stock Calendar has the same issue. If yes, it might be a general sync error and it might help to remove and re-add the affected account to your device. You can also follow the help article here. If you have problems syncing an Outlook/Exchange account, you may also want to check this article.

Hint 2: If your account is set up correctly and you still are not able to sync, please verify if the calendar sync is enabled in the account settings. If not, enable it with the icon provided. If you don't see the option at all, you will have to install Google Calendar app on some devices.

You may have multiple calendars for your personal and work appointments, to-dos and time-tracked tasks. As a result, you may constantly be switching between apps, which can be cumbersome and frustrating.

You can sync your Outlook calendar to Google Calendar to easily access and manage all your calendars in one place. This prevents scheduling conflicts and makes the management of calendars easier. 

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

A task that you enter on your smartphone may not appear in Outlook automatically, but you can add Outlook calendar to Google Calendar by following the steps below so that tasks will sync. 

Add Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar 

While you don’t need any extensions or plugins to sync your Outlook calendar to Google Calendar, you will need to get a link from Outlook first to use in Google later. 

  1. Sign in to your Office 365 account, select Outlook, and choose Settings > View All Outlook Settings

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Select Calendar and Shared Calendars

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Go to the Publish a calendar section, select Calendar and Can view all details.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Select Publish.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Click on the ICS link that you’ll need to finish syncing both calendars and select the Copy link option.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Go to Google Calendar and select Other calendars+.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Select From URL.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Paste the ICS link you copied from Outlook and then select Add calendar.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. The new calendar will appear among other calendars on the list, meaning the sync process is complete. You can save your calendar, rename it and change its colors. 

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. To disconnect your Outlook calendar and Google Calendar, hover over the calendar’s name in Google Calendar and select X.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

Add Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar on iOS Devices

If you use Outlook calendar and Google Calendar on your iPhone or iPad, you can sync both calendars by adding them to the iPhone or iPad Calendar app to see all your meetings clearly and in a more organized way. 

  1. Tap Settings > Calendar and tap Account to add your Outlook and Google accounts.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Next, toggle to green to sync all your calendars. 

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

Once completed, all your data will appear automatically on the calendar app.

Add Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar on Android

If you use your Android device to view your Outlook and Google calendars, you can install the Microsoft Outlook app to connect both calendars. 

  1. Download and install Microsoft Outlook from the Google Play Store. 
  2. Open the app and tap Open.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Next, link your Outlook account to other accounts to add the calendar.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

Add Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar on Mac

You can use Outlook calendar and Google Calendar on your Mac, but you’ll need to install the Outlook app and connect it to the Google account you use. 

  1. Open Outlook and select Outlook > Preferences.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Select Accounts and then select Add (+) at the bottom left side. 

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Next, select New Account.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Sign in to your Google account with your username and password and select Continue

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Select the Google account you want to link with Outlook. 

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Select Allow when asked to authorize Microsoft Apps to access your calendar.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Select Done.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Finally, select the calendar icon to view your Outlook and Google Calendar entries. 

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

How to Export Your Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar 

You can also export your Outlook calendar to Google Calendar and sync both calendars to view them simultaneously. 

  1. Open the Calendar in Outlook and select the calendar you want to export.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Select File > Save Calendar, go to the File name box, type a name for the iCalendar file or enter the default name.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Next to More Options, you’ll find a summary of the calendar name, date range, and detail level. If you want to change the details, select More Options > Date Range and select the data you want to include in the iCalendar file or select Specify dates to enter a custom range for the date.  

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

Note: It may take a while to generate the calendar if you pick an extensive date range or select Whole calendar. If the calendar is empty, you’ll get a message asking you to cancel saving the file.

  1. Select Detail, choose what you want to show, and then select OK > Save.

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Next, sign in to your Google Calendar account and select the Settings gear > Settings

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Select Import & Export on the left side of the screen. 

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

  1. Click Select file from your computer, pick the file you created earlier when you exported the calendar from Outlook, and select Open

How to sync outlook calendar with google calendar on android phone

Note: For multiple Google calendars, select the calendar you want to receive your imported items from the Add to calendar drop-down box and then select Import.

View Your Outlook and Google Calendars Together

Having one calendar with all your meetings, tasks, and appointments makes life easier. 

If adding Outlook calendar to Google Calendar using the steps above seems like a tedious and cumbersome process, third-party apps like SyncGene, CalendarBridge, and Sync2 can get it done quickly and easily. 

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How do I sync my Outlook calendar with my Android phone?

Outlook allows you to export your calendars and events to the default calendar app(s) on Android. This allows you to easily view and edit them via the default calendar app. Navigate to your account within Settings. Then, tap Sync Calendars.

How do I get my Outlook calendar to show up in my Google Calendar?

Import the calendar into Google Calendar At the top of the page, click the Settings wheel > Settings. Along the left side of the screen, select Import & export. Click Select file from your computer. Pick the file that you created when you exported your calendar from Outlook, and then click Open.

Can you sync Outlook calendar and Google Calendar together?

Add or remove calendars to sync Create a calendar—Set up a new calendar folder in Outlook (just like you would with Microsoft Exchange). The calendar appears in Outlook's Navigation Pane and is also available when you sign in to your Google Calendar in a web browser.

Why isn't my Outlook calendar syncing with my Android?

Check app settings Go to Settings > Accounts > Exchange > tap your email address. Note: If it is added as an IMAP account, you will have to delete it and re-add as an Exchange account. Make sure "Sync Calendar" is enabled. Wait and check your calendar app.