Which is correct:
"When are you going to be free?" or "When will you be free?"?

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When are you going to be free?

This phrase is correct.

"When are you going to be free?" is a way to ask about someone's availability.

"When are you going to be free?" and "When will you be free?" can be used interchangeably.

Some examples from our editors:

  • span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: ProximaNova, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">We need to talk about the Anderson project tomorrow. When are you going to be free?span>div style="font-family: ProximaNova, sans-serif; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: auto !important">
  • div style="font-family: ProximaNova, sans-serif; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: auto !important">Let's schedule a rehearsal on a night next week. When are you going to be free?
  • div style="font-family: ProximaNova, sans-serif; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: auto !important">
  • div style="font-family: ProximaNova, sans-serif; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: auto !important">I know you're busy today, so when are you going to be free tomorrow?

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • When will you be free?
  • When will you be available?
  • When are you going to be available?

When will you be free?

This phrase is correct.

"When will you be free?" is a way to ask about someone's availability.

"When are you going to be free?" and "When will you be free?" can be used interchangeably.

Some examples from our editors:

  • We need to talk about the Anderson project tomorrow. When will you be free?
  • Let's schedule a rehearsal on a night next week. When will you be free?
  • I know you're busy today, so when will you be free tomorrow?

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • When will you be available?
  • When are you going to be free?
  • When are you going to be available?
"When will you be free?" and "When are you going to be free?" can be used interchangeably.
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Explained by Betsy
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Last updated: March 20, 2019

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