diff --git a/default.json b/default.json
index 7c31c42..aacf66a 100644
--- a/default.json
+++ b/default.json
@@ -11,7 +11,12 @@
     ":dependencyDashboard",
     ":enablePreCommit"
   ],
+  "timezone": "Europe/London",
   "platformAutomerge": true,
+  "automergeSchedule": [
+    "after 10am every weekday",
+    "before 4pm every weekday"
+  ],
   "minimumReleaseAge": "2 days",
   "packageRules": [
     {