A method, system and program for tracking user availability are provided. Time
estimates of a user availability are compiled for a separate user from among multiple
users for participation in a messaging session. Then, the compiled time estimates
of user availability are specified for output to at least one other user from among
the multiple users, such that the at least one other user is enabled to track user
availability for the separate user. In particular, compiled time estimates may
be specified according to graphical, audio, video, or textual output preferences
for the at least one other user. In addition, the compiled time estimates may be
specified according to a current time zone for the at least one other user.