How to Seamlessly Sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar

Most of us juggle different calendars—Apple, Google, and maybe even Microsoft—to manage our daily lives. You might have an iPhone, use Google for emails and calendars, and even check your work account on Outlook. It can be overwhelming to keep everything organized, but syncing your calendars is one of the easiest ways to stay on track.

In an ideal world, you only have one calendar to rule them all. But the reality is, sometimes it's hard to pick between popular calendars like Apple vs. Google.

Luckily, MacOS calendar integrations are super easy to deploy!

In this guide, we'll show you how to seamlessly sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar step-by-step. Once they’re synced, you’ll never miss an event, whether it’s personal or professional.

But, if that's not what you're after, we've also covered how you can easily share your Apple Calendar.

Syncing Google Calendar with Apple Calendar has several advantages:

• Centralized scheduling: Organize your calendar and manage appointments in one place, without jumping between apps.
• Automatic updates: Changes made in either calendar are reflected across both, helping keep your schedule up to date. 
• Device flexibility: Whether you're on an iPhone, Mac, or even Android, your calendar events will always be up-to-date.

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The easiest way to sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar on an iPhone or iPad is to add your Google account directly to the Apple Calendar app. 

Here’s how to do it:

1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Tap Apps, then select Calendar.

3. Tap Calendar Accounts.

4. Tap Add Account.

5. Select Google and sign in with your Google account.

Once connected, your Google Calendar events will appear automatically in the Apple Calendar app alongside your iCloud events.

If you don’t want to sync every single Google Calendar, here’s how you can choose the ones that matter most:

1. Open a web browser and go to Google Calendar Sync Settings.
2. Select or deselect the calendars you want to sync with Apple Calendar.
3. Click Save.

After saving, only the selected calendars will sync with your Apple Calendar app.

Syncing your Google Calendar with Apple Calendar on your Mac is a simple process:

1. Open System Settings.

2. Select Internet Accounts.

3. Choose Google and sign in with your account.

4. Check the box for Calendars.

Now your Google Calendar will show up in your Apple Calendar on your Mac, just like on your iPhone.

If you want to sync Google Calendar with iCal, follow these steps:

2. Click the Settings icon in the top-right corner.

3. Go to Settings for my calendars and click Add Calendar.

4. Select From URL, then paste the link to your iCloud calendar.

This will allow you to see your Apple Calendar events in Google Calendar, ensuring everything is in sync across devices.

For business owners or anyone managing a tight schedule, using a scheduling tool like YouCanBookMe (YCBM) can make your life even easier. YouCanBookMe lets you connect both your Google Calendar and Apple Calendar, creating a synchronized view for scheduling.

Here’s why you’ll love it:

• Unified availability: YouCanBookMe pulls from both calendars, so you’re always showing the most accurate availability to clients.
• No more double-booking: YouCanBookMe ensures your clients never book you when you're already busy, drastically cutting down on scheduling conflicts.
• Automatic syncing: Any updates to your Google or Apple calendars will be reflected instantly in YouCanBookMe.

If you're undecided about picking between Google Calendar vs. Apple Calendar, then we say why not have the best of both worlds? You might use Apple for your personal calendar and Google for your work. YouCanBookMe helps you bring both together for one unified view of your availability!

Here's how to connect both:

1. Log into your YouCanBookMe account
2. Click the smiley face icon or your profile photo in the top-right corner and select My account
3. Choose Integrations from the menu on the left
4. Click Connect next to Apple Calendar and follow the prompts to finish setting it up
5. Once that’s done, click Connect next to Google Calendar and complete the same steps

That’s it—both calendars will now stay in sync automatically!

This way, you can manage your calendar and all your bookings in one place without worrying about missed appointments.

Syncing your calendars is one of the easiest ways to keep your schedule organized across all your devices. Once you know how to seamlessly sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar, managing your time becomes so much simpler.

If you want to take it a step further and make scheduling easier for your clients, connect both calendars to YouCanBookMe. You’ll always show the right availability, and your customers can easily book time with you without any overlap or confusion.

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FAQ

Why is my Gmail calendar not syncing with my Apple Calendar?

Google Calendar may not be syncing with your iPhone for a few common reasons. Most often, the Google account isn’t properly connected to the Apple Calendar app, or the Calendars toggle is turned off in your account settings. Sync delays can also happen if background app refresh or mobile data is disabled. In some cases, outdated iOS versions, incorrect time and date settings, or temporary Google sync issues can cause problems. 

To fix this, check that your Google account is added under Settings → Apps → Calendar → Calendar Accounts, ensure calendars are enabled, and make sure your iPhone is running the latest iOS version.

Can I merge my iCloud and Google Calendar?

You can’t fully merge them, but you can sync Apple iCal with Google Calendar by adding the iCloud calendar URL to Google Calendar via the From URL option.

How can I make Google Calendar my default calendar on iPhone?

Go to Settings > Calendar > Default Calendar, and select Google Calendar as your default option. All new events will now be added to Google Calendar by default.

How often does the iPhone calendar sync with Google Calendar?

The iPhone calendar syncs with Google Calendar automatically in the background, but it doesn’t always happen in real time. Sync frequency depends on your account settings, internet connection, and whether background app refresh is enabled. In most cases, updates appear within a few minutes, but delays can occur if your phone is in Low Power Mode, has restricted data access, or hasn’t been unlocked for a while. You can force a refresh by opening the Calendar app or checking that your Google account is correctly connected in the Calendar settings.