Can You Embed Google Calendar in Notion? (Yes! Here's How)

Quick Answer

Yes, you can absolutely embed Google Calendar in Notion! The process takes less than 5 minutes using Notion's built-in embed block. Simply copy your Google Calendar's public URL and paste it into a Notion embed block.

For more advanced needs like private calendars, custom styling, or SEO-optimized embeds, Notion Embed offers professional embedding solutions.

How It Works

When you embed Google Calendar in Notion, you're using an iFrame-a window into another webpage. The calendar displays within your Notion page, updating in real-time as you add or modify events.

What You'll See

Your full calendar with all events

Navigation controls (next/previous month)

Event details when clicked

Multiple calendar overlays (if configured)

What You Can Do

View your schedule within Notion

Click events to open Google Calendar

Navigate between dates

Display multiple calendars simultaneously

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Configure Your Google Calendar

First, make your calendar shareable:

Go to calendar.google.com

Click the three dots next to your calendar

Select "Settings and sharing"

Under "Access permissions," check "Make available to public"

Step 2: Get the Embed URL

In calendar settings, scroll to "Integrate calendar"

Find "Public URL to this calendar"

Copy this URL

Step 3: Create the Notion Embed

Open your Notion page

Click where you want the calendar

Type /embed and press Enter

Paste your Google Calendar URL

Click "Embed link"

Step 4: Resize and Position

Hover over the embed to see the resize handles

Drag to adjust size (make it wider for better visibility)

Use the six-dot handle to move it on the page

That's it! Your Google Calendar is now embedded in Notion.

Limitations to Know

Before you get too excited, here are the limitations of native Google Calendar embedding:

Privacy Concerns

The biggest limitation: your calendar must be public. Anyone with the embed URL can view your schedule. This isn't ideal for:

Work calendars with sensitive meetings

Personal calendars with private appointments

Calendars shared with limited groups

Styling Restrictions

You can customize some aspects via URL parameters, but you can't:

Match Notion's dark mode automatically

Use custom fonts or colors beyond basic options

Remove Google branding entirely

Mobile Experience

The embedded calendar may not display optimally on mobile devices. The iFrame doesn't adapt well to smaller screens.

Interactivity Limits

While you can view your calendar, you can't:

Create events directly in Notion

Drag and drop to reschedule

Get notifications within Notion

Better Alternatives

If the limitations above concern you, consider these alternatives:

Option 1: Notion Embed (Recommended)

Notion Embed solves most native embedding limitations:

✅ Private calendars: Embed without making calendars public

✅ Custom styling: Match your brand and theme

✅ Responsive design: Perfect on all devices

✅ SEO benefits: Content is search-engine friendly

✅ Analytics: Track views and engagement

Pricing starts free with the Starter plan. Get started here.

Option 2: Notion Calendar App

If you primarily use Notion, the Notion Calendar app integrates natively with your Notion databases. Benefits include:

Deep Notion integration

Native look and feel

Cross-platform support

Option 3: Zapier/Make Automation

Create automated workflows that:

Sync Google Calendar events to Notion databases

Create Notion pages for new events

Update events in both directions

This requires more setup but offers two-way synchronization.

Pro Tips for Better Embeds

Customize with URL Parameters

Add these to your Google Calendar URL:

<h1 id="show-agenda-view">Show agenda view</h1>
&mode=AGENDA
<h1 id="set-week-as-default">Set week as default</h1>
&mode=WEEK
<h1 id="hide-title-bar">Hide title bar</h1>
&showTitle=0
<h1 id="set-height">Set height</h1>
&height=600
<h1 id="set-timezone">Set timezone</h1>
&ctz=America/Los_Angeles

Combine Multiple Calendars

Display several calendars in one embed:

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Create Calendar Dashboards

Build a comprehensive calendar dashboard in Notion:

Create a dedicated page for calendars

Add multiple calendar embeds (work, personal, team)

Include linked Notion database views below

Add quick links to relevant projects

Frequently Asked Questions

Is embedding Google Calendar in Notion free?

Yes! Using Notion's native embed block is completely free. Google Calendar is also free. For advanced features, Notion Embed's Starter plan is free forever.

Can I edit events from the Notion embed?

No, the embed is view-only within Notion. Clicking an event opens Google Calendar in a new tab where you can make edits.

Why isn't my calendar showing in Notion?

Common issues include:

Calendar not set to public

Incorrect URL (use the public URL, not embed code)

Browser blocking iFrames

Try refreshing or re-embedding with the correct URL.

Can my team see the embedded calendar?

If they have access to the Notion page, yes. But remember, the source calendar must be public, so technically anyone with the embed URL can view it.

Does the embed work on mobile Notion?

Yes, but the display may not be optimal. For better mobile experience, use Notion Embed which offers responsive design.

Conclusion

Yes, you can embed Google Calendar in Notion-and now you know exactly how to do it! Whether you use the simple native method or upgrade to Notion Embed for professional features, you'll enjoy having your schedule right in your Notion workspace.

Action Steps:

Make your Google Calendar public (or use Notion Embed for private calendars)

Copy the public URL

Embed in Notion using the /embed command

Customize the display to your preference

Start embedding for free →

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