How to Display Your Apple Calendar Events in Google Calendar

The fastest way to see Apple Calendar in Google Calendar

You can view your Apple Calendar events inside Google Calendar by connecting the two accounts. The method depends on what device you use and whether you want a one-time sync or a live connection that updates automatically.

On an iPhone or iPad, the simplest route is to add your Apple Calendar to Google Calendar through the Google Calendar app itself — it takes about three steps and works immediately. On a computer, you can export your Apple Calendar as a file and import it into Google Calendar, though this is a one-time copy rather than a live link. If you want events to sync both ways automatically, you will need to use iCloud's web interface to share your calendar with Google Calendar.

Key Takeaways

On iPhone or iPad, open Google Calendar, tap the menu, find "Settings," locate your Apple Calendar in the list, and toggle it on to see those events immediately.
On a Mac, export your Apple Calendar as an .ics file, then import that file into Google Calendar — this copies events once but does not create a live sync.
For automatic two-way syncing, sign into iCloud.com, share your Apple Calendar with your Google account email address, and accept the share in Google Calendar.
Events from Apple Calendar will appear in Google Calendar with the same title and time, but you cannot edit them from Google Calendar unless you set up the two-way share.

Adding Apple Calendar on iPhone or iPad

This is the quickest method if you use an iPhone or iPad. Open the Google Calendar app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner. Scroll down and tap "Settings," then tap "Add other calendars." You will see a list of calendars available on your device — your Apple Calendar should appear here with your iCloud email address next to it.

Tap the Apple Calendar name to select it, then toggle the switch to the right to turn it on. Google Calendar will now display those events alongside your Google Calendar events. The events will update automatically whenever you add or change something in Apple Calendar on that device. If you do not see your Apple Calendar in the list, make sure you are signed into iCloud on your iPhone or iPad — go to Settings, tap your name at the top, and check that you are logged in.

Exporting and importing on Mac or Windows

If you use a computer, you will need to export your Apple Calendar first. On a Mac, open the Calendar app, right-click on the calendar name in the left sidebar, and select "Export." Choose where to save the file — it will be named something like "Calendar.ics" — and click "Save." On Windows, you cannot access Apple Calendar directly, but if you have exported the file from a Mac or iPhone, you can proceed to the next step.

Once you have the .ics file, open Google Calendar in your web browser, click the plus sign next to "Other calendars" on the left side, and select "Import and Subscribe." Click "Select file from your computer," find the Calendar.ics file you just saved, and click "Open." Google Calendar will ask which calendar to import these events into — you can create a new calendar or add them to an existing one. Click "Import" and the events will appear within a few seconds.

This method copies your events one time. If you add new events to Apple Calendar later, they will not automatically appear in Google Calendar. You will need to export and import again to see the new events. If you want live syncing, use the iCloud method described below instead.

Setting up automatic syncing through iCloud

For events to sync automatically in both directions, you need to share your Apple Calendar from iCloud. Open a web browser and go to iCloud.com. Sign in with your Apple ID, then click the Calendar icon. Find the calendar you want to share in the left sidebar, right-click on it, and select "Share Calendar."

In the window that appears, type your Google account email address (the one you use for Google Calendar) into the "To" field. Make sure the permission is set to "Edit" so changes sync both ways, then click "Send." Google Calendar will send you an invitation — you may need to check your email for it, or it might appear as a notification in Google Calendar itself. Accept the invitation, and your Apple Calendar will now appear in Google Calendar and update automatically whenever either calendar changes.

If you only want to view the Apple Calendar events without editing them from Google Calendar, you can set the permission to "View" instead. This prevents accidental changes but still gives you a live connection.

What happens to events after you connect the calendars

Once your calendars are connected, Apple Calendar events will show up in Google Calendar with the same title, time, and description. The color of the events may be different — Google Calendar often displays shared calendars in a different color than your main calendar, which helps you tell them apart at a glance.

If you used the iPhone method or the iCloud share method, changes you make in either calendar will appear in the other one within a few minutes. If you used the export-and-import method on a computer, the events are just a copy — changes in Apple Calendar will not show up in Google Calendar unless you export and import again.

You can still edit events in Google Calendar even if they came from Apple Calendar, but the changes will only stick if you set up the two-way share through iCloud. With the iPhone method or the export method, edits in Google Calendar will not sync back to Apple Calendar.

Troubleshooting when calendars do not appear

If you do not see your Apple Calendar events after following these steps, first check that you are signed into iCloud on your device. On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings, tap your name, and make sure iCloud is turned on. On a Mac, go to System Preferences, click Apple ID, and check that you are logged in.

If you used the export-and-import method, make sure the .ics file actually contains events. Open it in a text editor — you should see lines that start with "BEGIN:VEVENT" and "END:VEVENT" for each event. If the file is empty or corrupted, try exporting again from Apple Calendar.

If you set up the iCloud share but the calendar is not appearing in Google Calendar, check your email for an invitation from iCloud. Sometimes the invitation goes to spam or gets buried. You can also go back to iCloud.com, find the shared calendar, and click "Resend Invitation" to send it again. Once you accept the invitation, the calendar should appear in Google Calendar within a few minutes.

Removing an Apple Calendar from Google Calendar

If you no longer want to see your Apple Calendar in Google Calendar, the process is simple. On iPhone or iPad, open Google Calendar, tap the menu, go to "Settings," find your Apple Calendar in the list, and toggle the switch to the off position. On a computer, open Google Calendar, find the calendar name in the left sidebar under "Other calendars," click the three dots next to it, and select "Unsubscribe" or "Remove."

Removing the calendar from Google Calendar does not delete the events from Apple Calendar — they will still be there if you open the Apple Calendar app. It only stops Google Calendar from displaying them. If you set up a two-way share through iCloud and want to stop syncing, you can go back to iCloud.com, right-click the shared calendar, and select "Stop Sharing."

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit Apple Calendar events from Google Calendar?

Only if you set up the two-way share through iCloud. With that method, edits sync back to Apple Calendar automatically. If you used the iPhone method or export-and-import, you can edit in Google Calendar, but the changes will not appear in Apple Calendar.

Will new events I add to Apple Calendar show up in Google Calendar automatically?

Yes, if you used the iPhone method or the iCloud share method. With the export-and-import method, new events will not appear unless you export and import again. The iPhone and iCloud methods create a live connection; export-and-import is a one-time copy.

What if I have multiple Apple Calendars?

You can add each one separately. On iPhone, go through the Settings menu for each calendar. On iCloud, share each calendar individually with your Google account email. Each one will appear as a separate calendar in Google Calendar.

Do I need to keep my Apple device turned on for the sync to work?

No. The iPhone method syncs through iCloud servers, so events will update even if your phone is off. The iCloud share method also works through iCloud's servers. Only the export-and-import method requires no ongoing connection.

Can I sync Google Calendar events back to Apple Calendar?

Not directly through these methods. The iCloud share only works one way — Apple Calendar to Google Calendar. To see Google Calendar events in Apple Calendar, you would need to share your Google Calendar with your iCloud account, which requires a separate process through Google Calendar's sharing settings.

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