Zoho CRM Workflow Running at the Wrong Time
Quick answer
Date/time workflows use the company time zone, not each user's personal one. Fix it under Setup > Company Details.
Most likely fix: Fix the company time zone
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Fix the company time zone
- Go to Setup > Company Details
- Correct the Time Zone setting
Did this fix it?2. Use a layout date field
- Formula fields with Date return type don't appear in date-based workflows
- Drag a normal date field onto the layout instead
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Time-based workflows fire hours early or late.
Why it happens
- Workflow triggers use the company time zone
- Date-based field is a formula returning Date and isn't selectable
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- zoho crm workflow wrong time
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