Activating the Timesheets Module
To begin tracking time in Odoo:
Apps → Install "Timesheets"
This adds timesheet menus and integrates with Projects, HR, Payroll, and Invoicing modules for full visibility and billing automation.
Logging Time on Projects and Tasks
Employees can log hours from multiple locations:
- 📝 Inside a task (linked to a project)
- ⏱️ Using the "My Timesheets" dashboard
- 📱 Through the mobile app
Each entry includes:
- 📅 Date and duration
- 🔗 Linked task or project
- 📄 Description of work done
Using Timesheet Views (Grid, List, Weekly)
Odoo offers multiple layouts to review and manage time:
- 📋 List View – daily log by entry
- 📅 Weekly Grid – overview by day and project
- 📊 Pivot or Calendar – for analysis and planning
Employees can duplicate entries, mark favorites, or group time by task, customer, or billability.
Timesheet Validation and Approval
Managers can set up timesheet approval workflows:
- ✔️ Submit timesheets weekly or monthly
- 📤 Approvers are notified automatically
- 🔍 Audit logs track any edits or changes
Validated timesheets feed into payroll or invoicing, depending on your setup.
Linking Timesheets to Invoices and Billing
For service-based companies, timesheets = revenue. Odoo allows:
- 🧾 Convert billable hours into invoices
- 📬 Link time entries to customer sales orders
- 💰 Use fixed-price or time-based invoicing models
Everything syncs automatically with the Invoicing module for fast, accurate client billing.
Tracking Time Reports and Productivity
Odoo provides detailed time reports for HR, project leads, and finance:
- 📊 Hours per employee, task, or customer
- 📅 Weekly totals and utilization rates
- 🧠 Forecast vs. actual time for projects
- 📁 Export to Excel or PDF for client reports
Use this data to analyze team productivity and adjust planning or billing strategies.
Conclusion
Odoo 17 Timesheets helps service teams capture time accurately, bill clients efficiently, and stay accountable without interrupting their workflow. It's time tracking that actually works for your business — not the other way around.
Need help configuring timesheets, billing logic, or project integrations? We can customize your time tracking process in Odoo.
