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Why Leg Duration Exceeds Call Duration in Zendesk Talk

Understand why leg duration can be longer than call duration in Zendesk Talk. Learn about the different elements each metric measures.

Why is my leg duration longer than the call duration in Zendesk Talk?

Leg duration can be longer than call duration because they measure different parts of a call.

In Zendesk Talk, leg duration includes the entire time a call is connected, covering periods of silence, hold time, and time spent in the IVR greeting and call queue. Call duration, however, only accounts for the active talking time with an agent, excluding any silent or hold periods. This distinction explains why leg duration might appear longer than call duration.


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