> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.spara.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.spara.com/build/workflows/steps/time-of-day.md).

# Time of Day Step

Retired step that held workflow execution until a specific time of day was reached.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**The Time of Day step has been retired.** It can no longer be added to a workflow, and one left in an existing workflow no longer holds anyone — leads that reach it continue straight to the next step. The editor shows the step as an error, and the workflow can't be saved or published until the step is deleted. Use an [Send Email Step](/build/workflows/steps/send-email.md) instead — it holds a send until the window reopens, in the lead's own timezone or one you choose.
{% endhint %}

The **Time of Day** step held a lead at a point in the workflow until a configured clock time was reached. [Send Email Step](/build/workflows/steps/send-email.md) replace it: they apply the same restriction to the step that actually sends, in the lead's own timezone or one you choose, and hold the send until the window reopens instead of releasing the lead at a fixed hour.

If a workflow of yours still has one, open the step and delete it, then save and publish.


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