Definition
Buffer Time: Buffer time is a gap automatically added before or after an appointment so the provider has time to prepare, reset, or travel between bookings. It prevents slots from being booked back-to-back.
Why it matters
Buffers keep schedules realistic and reduce the stress of consecutive appointments.
How Calper handles it
Calper's availability rules include configurable buffer time between bookings.
FAQ
What is buffer time?+
Buffer time is a gap automatically added before or after an appointment so the provider has time to prepare, reset, or travel between bookings. It prevents slots from being booked back-to-back. Buffers keep schedules realistic and reduce the stress of consecutive appointments.
How does buffer time relate to booking software?+
Calper's availability rules include configurable buffer time between bookings.