Last reviewed Jan 15, 2026

Small preferences make a big difference in how your calendar feels day to day.

Open Settings

In the app, open the user menu (top right), then choose Settings.

Keyboard shortcut:

  • Mac: Cmd + ,
  • Windows/Linux: Ctrl + ,

Timezone

Set your timezone so event times display correctly (especially if you travel).

If something looks an hour off, check this first.

See also: Time zones

Week start day

Choose whether your week starts on Sunday, Monday, or Saturday.

This affects the Week and Month views.

Theme

Theme lives in the user menu (top right) under Theme.

Pick a theme that feels good:

  • System
  • Light
  • Dark

Keyboard shortcuts (handy when you're presenting):

  • System: Shift + S
  • Light: Shift + L
  • Dark: Shift + D

Notifications

Reminders use browser notifications. In Settings, you can:

  • Enable notifications
  • Send a test notification

See: Reminders and notifications

Grid contrast (accessibility)

If the calendar grid lines feel too faint (or too strong), try Grid contrast:

  • Subtle
  • Standard
  • High contrast

Maps provider

When you click a location that is not a URL, NimbleCal can open it in:

  • OpenStreetMap (default)
  • Apple Maps
  • Google Maps

Remember this device (passkey) (beta)

If you use a trusted device, you can enable Remember this device (passkey) so you can unlock faster after restarts.

Only on devices you trust
If someone else can unlock your device (biometric/PIN), they could unlock NimbleCal too.