When would you be available vs When will you be available

Both there phrases are fine/correct, but are used in slightly different contexts. 'When would you be available?' is more hypothetical or polite, while 'When will you be available?' is more direct and straightforward. The choice between the phrases depends on the tone you wish to convey.

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When would you be available

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in more hypothetical or polite situations.

This phrase is often used when asking about someone's availability in a more hypothetical or polite way. It implies a sense of possibility or potential future availability.

Examples:

When would you be available for a meeting next week?
I was wondering, when would you be available to discuss the project?
When would you be available to help with the event?
Let me know when would you be available for a call.
Could you let me know when would you be available for a chat?

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Alternatives:

When could you be available?
When might you be available?
When is a good time for you to be available?
When are you available?
When can you be available?

When will you be available

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in more direct and straightforward situations.

This phrase is often used when asking about someone's availability in a more direct and straightforward way. It implies a sense of certainty or definite future availability.