How to send email at specific time in Outlook?
In Outlook, when you click Send button, the created email will be send at once. But, sometimes, you need to send this message at later time, how could deal with this task in Outlook?
Send an email at specific time in Outlook with Delay Delivery feature
Send an email at specific datetime in Outlook with Kutools for Outlook’s Schedule Email feature
Send an email at specific time in Outlook with Delay Delivery feature
In Outlook, the Delay Delivery feature can help you to send an email at later time you specified, please do as this:
1. After creating your new message, and then click Options > Delay Delivery in the Message window, see screenshot:

2. In the Properties dialog box, check Do not deliver before option under the Delivery options section, and then specify the date and time you want to send this email, see screenshot:

3. Then click Close button to close this dialog, and click Send button, now, your message is located into the Outbox folder and it will be sent on the specific date and time later.
Limitations
- Limited flexibility (only allows fixed date/time scheduling).
Send an email at specific datetime in Outlook with Kutools for Outlook’s Schedule Email feature
Kutools for Outlook enhances Outlook with its Schedule Email feature, which is more intuitive and user-friendly than the native option. Here’s how to use it:
Step 1. Download and install Kutools for Outlook, open Outlook, and create and compose an email as normal.
Step 2. Then click Kutools > Schedule Email, then click OK to enable the Schedule Email feature.

Then a Schedule button displays under the Send button.

Step 3. Click the Schedule button, a dialog box will appear. Choose the date and time you want the email to be sent. Click Send. The email will be scheduled and sent automatically at the specified time.

At the same time, a status bar will appear at the bottom of Outlook, allowing you to either undo sending or send the email immediately.

Pros
- Extremely easy to use with a user-friendly interface.
- Allows precise scheduling with a calendar picker.
- Once this feature is enabled, you can directly click the "Schedule" button to set up scheduled sending every time you compose a new email.
If you want to send the same email repeatedly at a specific time or date, you can try the Recurring Email feature in Kutools for Outlook. For more details, please visit: Auto send recurring emails periodically in Outlook quickly and easily

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