In today’s fast-paced world, timing matters. Whether you’re wishing someone a happy birthday at exactly midnight, sending a work reminder during business hours in another time zone, or simply avoiding late-night notifications, Viber’s built-in message scheduling feature has become a game-changer for millions of users. Introduced globally in late 2022 and continuously improved, the ability to schedule messages in Viber chats is now one of the app’s most appreciated productivity tools.
This comprehensive guide explains step-by-step how to schedule messages in Viber on both Android and iOS in 2025, explores real-life use cases, highlights the advantages over third-party solutions, and answers the most common questions users have.
Step-by-Step: How to Schedule a Message in Viber (Android & iPhone)
The process is almost identical on both platforms as of Viber version 23.0+ (released in 2025).
On Android
- Open any personal chat or group.
- Type your message as usual in the text field.
- Long-press the Send arrow (don’t just tap it).
- A small calendar/clock popup appears with “Schedule message.”
- Tap “Schedule message.”
- Choose the exact date and time (you can go years into the future if needed).
- Confirm with the checkmark.
Your message now appears in the chat with a little clock icon and the scheduled time beneath it. You can still edit or delete it before it sends.
On iPhone / iOS
- Open the desired chat.
- Type your message.
- Press and hold the Send button (the purple arrow).
- Select “Schedule Message” from the menu.
- Pick date and time using the scroll wheels.
- Tap “Schedule.”
That’s it! The message will be sent automatically at the chosen moment, even if your phone is offline (Viber stores it securely on their servers).
Scheduling in Group Chats and Communities
The same long-press method works perfectly in groups and Viber Communities (up to 1 billion members). This is especially powerful for community admins who want to post announcements at peak engagement hours.
Where to Find and Manage Your Scheduled Messages
Want to see all messages you’ve scheduled across different chats?
- Go to More (bottom-right on Android, bottom bar on iOS).
- Tap Settings → Calls and Messages.
- Select “Scheduled messages.”
- You’ll see a complete list with the option to edit, reschedule, or cancel any of them.
This central hub was added in early 2025 and quickly became one of the most praised updates. You can learn about other recent improvements in the article about what’s new in the latest Viber version.
Real-Life Examples: When Scheduling Makes a Difference
- International teams: A manager in New York schedules stand-up reminders for the team in Singapore to appear at 9:00 AM SGT without waking up at 2 AM.
- Birthdays: Set “Happy Birthday!” exactly at midnight local time for friends in different countries.
- Small businesses: Cafés schedule daily menu posts in their Viber Community at 7:30 AM when customers start planning breakfast.
- Personal reminders: Schedule yearly messages to yourself (“Renew car insurance – Dec 1”) that repeat automatically.
Advantages of Viber’s Native Scheduler vs Third-Party Apps
Before this feature existed, users relied on dubious automation apps or Tasker/Automate scripts. Native scheduling wins because:
- No extra permissions required
- Works when the app is closed or phone is in airplane mode
- End-to-end encrypted just like regular messages
- No risk of account bans (some automation tools violate ToS)
- Unlimited scheduling (no artificial limits)
Common Questions About Scheduling Messages in Viber (2025 FAQ)
Q: Can the recipient see that the message was scheduled? A: No. Once sent, it appears exactly like a normal message with regular timestamp.
Q: What happens if I uninstall Viber before the message sends? A: Scheduled messages are stored on Viber’s servers, so they will still be delivered (unless you manually cancel them first).
Q: Is there a limit on how far in the future I can schedule? A: Officially up to 10 years, which is more than enough for most users.
Q: Can I schedule voice messages or media? A: Yes! The feature supports text, photos, videos, stickers, GIFs, and voice messages.
Q: Does it work in secret chats? A: No, self-destructing secret chats do not support scheduling for security reasons.
For the complete official changelog and to verify you’re running the latest version that includes all scheduling improvements, check the Viber feature update log.
How Businesses and Creators Are Using Scheduled Messages
In 2025, Viber Communities and Channels have exploded in popularity across Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Community admins now schedule entire content calendars – polls on Monday mornings, promotions on Friday evenings, and weekend event reminders – all without being online 24/7.
Educational creators schedule daily language lessons, fitness coaches send morning workout reminders, and mental health channels deliver positive affirmations at sunrise. The feature has essentially turned Viber into a lightweight marketing automation tool at zero cost.
If you prefer visual learning, Viber released dozens of updated tutorial videos this year. You can watch the official scheduling demo and other guides in the complete 2025 collection here: How to Watch Online Viber Tutorial Videos in 2025 – The Complete Guide.
For extra credibility, you can also verify the feature directly on Viber’s official help center.
Start Scheduling Today
Learning how to schedule messages in Viber takes less than 30 seconds, yet it can save hours of manual work and help you communicate more thoughtfully. Whether you’re managing international relationships, running a business community, or just want your “Happy New Year” message to land exactly at midnight, Viber makes it effortless and free.
Open Viber right now, try the long-press trick, and schedule your first message – you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.