Zoom with someone overseas

[monroefischer]

How can I zoom with people in the United Kingdom?

[iambobsat]

Hi monroefischer,

1. Schedule a Zoom Meeting

Here’s how to set up a Zoom meeting with people in the United Kingdom:

Step-by-Step to Schedule a Meeting

1. Log in to Zoom:

   • Go to the Zoom website and log in with your credentials. Alternatively, open the Zoom desktop or mobile app.

2. Schedule a New Meeting:

   • In the Zoom web portal or app, go to the Meetings tab and click Schedule a New Meeting.

3. Set the Date and Time:

   • When scheduling the meeting, make sure to set the correct time zone:
     • For UK participants, select (UTC +00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London time zone, or select London if you are scheduling on the app or web.

4. Choose Meeting Options:

   • Choose whether you want the meeting to be recurring, if you want video/audio on by default, or if you prefer a waiting room feature.

5. Send Invitations:

   • After scheduling, you will be given a meeting link.
   • Copy the invitation link and send it to your UK participants via email, message, or calendar invite.

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2. Adjust for Time Zone Differences

• The UK is in the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) zone during winter months and the BST (British Summer Time) zone during the summer months (which is GMT +1).

• If you're in a different time zone, Zoom automatically adjusts for time differences when you select a time zone for scheduling the meeting. Make sure to confirm the meeting time with your participants, considering daylight saving time changes if needed.

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3. Join the Zoom Meeting

Once the meeting is scheduled, follow these steps to join the meeting:

1. Click the Meeting Link:
   • Participants in the UK will simply click the link you sent them at the meeting time.
2. Open Zoom:
   • If you don’t have the Zoom app installed, you can join directly through a web browser by clicking the link. Zoom will prompt you to download the app if necessary.
3. Join the Meeting:
   • Once you’ve clicked the link, you’ll be placed into the meeting. You can use video and audio based on your settings.

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4. Additional Tips for Zooming with the UK

• Use Local Phone Numbers (if needed):

  • If participants prefer to join via phone, Zoom offers local dial-in numbers for different countries, including the United Kingdom.
  • When scheduling the meeting, Zoom provides a list of phone numbers based on participants' locations. You can also provide UK participants with the UK-specific dial-in numbers for easier access.

• Test Your Zoom Setup:

  • If you're hosting from a different country, it’s a good idea to do a test meeting beforehand to ensure everything is working, especially if you’re new to Zoom or haven’t used it with international participants before.

• Ensure Strong Internet Connection:

  • Make sure you and your UK participants have a stable internet connection to ensure the best video and audio quality during the meeting.

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5. Time Zone Conversion Tools (Optional)

If you want to double-check the time differences, use online tools like Time Zone Converter to verify the meeting time in both your time zone and the UK.