How to Schedule an Email in iOS 16 Mail

Apple's iOS 16 update introduced a built-in scheduling feature to the native Mail app on iPhone, allowing users to delay delivery of their messages without third-party tools. This guide explains how to schedule an email to send at a specific date and time, as well as how to view, edit, or cancel a scheduled message before it goes out.

Steps to Schedule an Email

  1. Open the Mail app on your iPhone running iOS 16 or later.
  2. Compose a new email by tapping the compose icon, or reply to an existing thread.
  3. Fill in the recipient, subject line, and body text as normal.
  4. Touch and hold (long-press) the blue Send button (the upward-pointing arrow in the top-right corner).
  5. A pop-up menu will appear with preset scheduling options:
    • Send Now
    • Send 9:00 PM Tonight
    • Send 8:00 AM Tomorrow
    • Send Later...
  6. Tap Send Later... to choose a custom delivery time.
  7. Select the desired date on the calendar and set the exact time using the clock picker.
  8. Tap Done in the top-right corner to confirm.

The email will now be queued for delivery at your chosen time.

How to Edit or Cancel a Scheduled Email

If you need to change the delivery time or delete a scheduled message, you can manage it directly from your mailboxes:

  1. In the Mail app, navigate back to the main Mailboxes list.
  2. Tap the Send Later mailbox (this folder only appears when you have emails queued to send).
  3. Tap the email you want to modify.
  4. To change the delivery time, tap Edit next to the scheduled time at the top of the message, set a new time, and tap Done.
  5. To cancel the scheduled send entirely, swipe left on the email in the list and tap the Trash icon, or open the email and delete it.