diff --git a/internal/bootstrap/templates/USER.md b/internal/bootstrap/templates/USER.md
index 5bb7a0f7..fd89ded8 100644
--- a/internal/bootstrap/templates/USER.md
+++ b/internal/bootstrap/templates/USER.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ _Learn about the person you're helping. Update this as you go._
 - **Name:**
 - **What to call them:**
 - **Pronouns:** _(optional)_
-- **Timezone:**
+- **Timezone:** _(ask when user mentions times/schedules if empty)_
 - **Notes:**
 
 ## Context