The simplest way to see Google Calendar events in Apple Calendar

You can view your Google Calendar events inside Apple Calendar on iPhone, iPad, and Mac without switching between apps. The process differs slightly depending on your device, but the core method is the same: you add your Google account to Apple Calendar's settings, and the two calendars sync automatically.

Apple Calendar does not directly import Google Calendar. Instead, it reads your Google Calendar through your Google account credentials. This means changes you make in Google Calendar appear in Apple Calendar within minutes, and you can view both calendars side by side.

The connection works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iCloud.com. It does not work on Android devices or Windows, which have their own calendar apps.

Key Takeaways

  • You add your Google account to Apple Calendar settings, not the calendar itself — this gives Apple Calendar permission to read all your Google calendars.
  • On iPhone and iPad, go to Settings > Calendar > Accounts > Add Account and choose Google; on Mac, open Calendar > Settings > Accounts and do the same.
  • After you sign in with your Google credentials, your Google calendars appear in Apple Calendar within a few minutes and update automatically.
  • You can view, edit, and create events in Apple Calendar, and the changes sync back to Google Calendar on both platforms.
  • If your Google calendars do not appear, check that you allowed Apple Calendar permission to access your Google account in your Google security settings.

How to connect on iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Scroll down and tap Calendar. Tap Accounts, then tap Add Account. Select Google from the list of account types.

You will be taken to Google's sign-in page. Enter your full Gmail address and password. If you use two-factor authentication on your Google account, you will need to complete that step as well. After you sign in, Google will ask you to allow Apple Calendar to access your Google account — tap Allow.

Return to the Calendar app. Your Google calendars should appear in the calendar list within a few minutes. If you have multiple Google calendars (such as a work calendar and a personal calendar), they will all sync. You can toggle them on and off by tapping the circle next to each calendar name.

How to connect on Mac

Open the Calendar app. In the menu bar at the top, click Calendar, then click Settings (or press Command + comma). Click the Accounts tab. Click the plus sign at the bottom left to add a new account.

Select Google from the account type list. A browser window will open to Google's sign-in page. Enter your Gmail address and password, complete two-factor authentication if prompted, and allow Apple Calendar access when asked. Close the browser window when finished.

Return to Calendar and wait a few minutes. Your Google calendars will appear in the sidebar on the left. You can show or hide them by clicking the checkbox next to each calendar name.

How to connect on iCloud.com

Open iCloud.com in a web browser and sign in with your Apple ID. Click the Calendar icon. Click the settings icon (gear) in the bottom left corner, then click Settings. Click Accounts on the left side.

Click Add Account and select Google. Sign in with your Google credentials and allow access. Your Google calendars will appear in the calendar list within a few minutes.

What happens after you connect

Once connected, your Google Calendar events appear in Apple Calendar with the same title, time, and description. If you create a new event in Apple Calendar and assign it to your Google calendar, it syncs back to Google Calendar automatically. The same works in reverse — events you create in Google Calendar appear in Apple Calendar.

Changes to event details (time, location, attendees, description) sync in both directions. If you delete an event in Apple Calendar, it deletes from Google Calendar as well. This two-way sync happens within a few minutes on most connections.

Your Google account remains connected until you remove it from Apple Calendar settings. You can disconnect at any time by going to Settings > Calendar > Accounts (on iPhone or iPad) or Calendar > Settings > Accounts (on Mac), selecting your Google account, and tapping or clicking Delete.

Troubleshooting: Google calendars not appearing

If your Google calendars do not show up after you add your account, first check that you completed the permission step. Go to myaccount.google.com, click Security on the left, scroll down to Your devices, and look for Apple Calendar in the list of connected apps. If it is not there, the permission was not granted.

If Apple Calendar is listed, try signing out and signing back in. On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Calendar > Accounts, tap your Google account, and tap Delete. Then add the account again. On Mac, go to Calendar > Settings > Accounts, select your Google account, click the minus sign, and add it again.

If you use a Google Workspace account (a business Google account), your administrator may have restricted which apps can access Google Calendar. Contact your IT department to confirm that Apple Calendar is allowed to connect.

Viewing both calendars at once

After you connect, both your Apple Calendar and Google Calendar events appear in the same app. On iPhone and iPad, you can see which calendar an event belongs to by tapping the event — the calendar name appears near the top. On Mac, the calendar name appears in the event details panel on the right.

You can color-code your calendars to tell them apart visually. On iPhone and iPad, press and hold a calendar name in the list, tap Edit Calendar, and choose a color. On Mac, right-click a calendar name and select Edit Calendar, then choose a color from the dropdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit Google Calendar events from Apple Calendar?

Yes. Any changes you make to an event in Apple Calendar — including the title, time, location, or description — sync back to Google Calendar within a few minutes. You can also delete events from Apple Calendar, and they will be deleted from Google Calendar as well.

Will my Google Calendar events sync to my iPhone if I do not use Apple Calendar?

No. The sync only works through the Calendar app. If you use a different calendar app like Outlook or Fantastical, you would need to set up Google Calendar in that app separately. Each app has its own connection method.

What if I have a work Google account and a personal Google account?

You can add both accounts to Apple Calendar. Go to Settings > Calendar > Accounts (iPhone or iPad) or Calendar > Settings > Accounts (Mac) and add each Google account separately. All calendars from both accounts will appear in Apple Calendar.

Does Apple Calendar upload my Apple Calendar events to Google?

No. The connection is one-way for Apple Calendar events — they stay in Apple Calendar only. Only events you assign to your Google calendar (or create directly in the Google calendar within Apple Calendar) sync to Google. Your personal Apple Calendar events remain private to Apple.

What if I disconnect my Google account from Apple Calendar?

Your Google Calendar events will disappear from Apple Calendar, but they remain in Google Calendar. If you reconnect the same Google account later, your Google Calendar events will reappear in Apple Calendar. Nothing is deleted from Google Calendar when you disconnect.