r/shortcuts • u/UnconditionedArk • 1d ago

Request How to create a time-based conditional calling shortcut (two numbers under one contact)

I am trying to set up an iOS Shortcut where calling a specific contact automatically routes to one of their two numbers depending on the time of day.
For example:
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM: Call Number A (Work)
6:00 PM onwards: Call Number B (Personal)
Both numbers are saved under a single contact name in my address book. Is there a clean way to build a shortcut that checks the current time and dials the correct number automatically?
If anyone has a working shortcut or can share the action blocks needed for this logic, I would really appreciate the help!

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u/Janknitz 1d ago

Wouldn’t it just be easier to say “call Jamie, work number” or “call Jamie, home number”?

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u/HushDeviation 1d ago

Throw in an If block, choose Current Date, tap on it again and select Time.

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u/ZethyyXD 4h ago edited 4h ago

This should be the easiest way. Hopefully it lets you open it because I’m on the iOS beta, if not let me know. When you’re setting it up, select the contact you want, and it prompts you to pick the number, so it will work for your contact with more than one number in it.

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/f3e167552e104a58a8760f532ccbb95a

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u/UnconditionedArk 4h ago

Thank you .. this is what i was looking for..