møtetid

Møtetid is a Norwegian noun meaning the designated time for meetings. It can refer to a fixed or recurring timeslot in an organization’s calendar, or to the scheduled duration of a single meeting. The concept is used to organize work, coordinate participants, and minimize interruptions by reserving time blocks for discussion, decision making, and information sharing.

In practical use, møtetid is often established in advance as part of a team’s calendar or a project plan. It may be a recurring weekly slot, such as a team meeting every Tuesday at 10:00, or a one-off appointment set for a specific date. When a møteid is blocked, participants are expected to be available and prepared to contribute according to the agenda.

The length of møtetid varies with purpose; common durations include 15, 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Larger or strategic meetings may require several hours, with breaks. In digital work environments, møtetid can be managed through calendar software, meeting invites, and shareable agendas to ensure clarity of objectives and responsibilities before the meeting.

Etymology: The word combines møte (meeting) and tid (time). The term is used across Norwegian-speaking organizations, including businesses, schools, and public bodies, to refer to the time allotted for discussions and decision-making.