Google Calendar does not read Notion databases natively. The reliable approach is an iCal subscription feed: Notion stays the source of truth, and Google Calendar pulls updates on its own schedule.
Step 1: Connect your Notion database
- Sign in at notiontocalendar.com with Notion.
- Select the database with the dates you want in Google Calendar.
- Choose which date property maps to event start times.
Step 2: Get your iCal feed URL
- From your dashboard, open the calendar link settings.
- Click Get calendar link to generate the private .ics URL.
- Copy the URL — you will paste it into Google Calendar next.
Step 3: Add the feed in Google Calendar
Your Notion events appear as a subscribed calendar. Google refreshes external feeds on its own interval — often every few hours. Premium feeds refresh every 5 minutes on our side, so new Notion events are ready sooner.
- Open Google Calendar on the web (calendar.google.com).
- Click the + next to Other calendars → From URL.
- Paste your Notion to Calendar URL and click Add calendar.
Tips for a clean Google Calendar view
- Use Premium filters to show only active tasks or a specific status
- Create separate feeds per project — each gets its own color in Google Calendar
- Custom event titles (Premium) make dense calendars readable at a glance
One-way sync by design
Edits in Google Calendar do not sync back to Notion. That keeps setup simple and avoids the conflict headaches of two-way sync tools. Change dates in Notion; Google Calendar updates on the next fetch.
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Frequently asked questions
How often does Google Calendar update?
Google controls refresh timing for subscribed calendars — typically every few hours. Our Premium plan refreshes the feed every 5 minutes so the latest Notion data is available when Google checks.
Can I sync multiple Notion databases?
Yes. The free plan includes one feed. Premium supports unlimited feeds — one URL per database or filtered view.
Do I need Zapier?
No. For seeing Notion events in Google Calendar, an iCal feed is simpler — no workflows to build or maintain.
Is this different from Notion Calendar?
Yes. Notion Calendar is a standalone app. This method puts your Notion database events inside Google Calendar itself, with Google notifications on every device.