[2] Time Out's global market presence includes partnerships with Nokia and mobile apps for iOS and Android operating systems.

[4][5] Time Out was first published in 1968 as a London listings magazine by Tony Elliott, who used his birthday money to produce a one-sheet pamphlet,[6] with Bob Harris as co-editor.

[9] As one example of its early editorial stance, in 1976, London's Time Out published the names of 60 purported CIA agents stationed in England.

[11] The success of TONY led to the introduction of Time Out New York Kids, a quarterly magazine aimed at families.

The expansion continued with Elliott licensing the Time Out brand worldwide spreading the magazine to roughly 40 cities including Istanbul, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Lisbon.

Time Out has subsequently launched websites for an additional 33 cities including Delhi, Washington D.C., Boston, Manchester and Bristol.

[6][15] In June 2016, Time Out Group underwent an IPO and is listed on London's AIM stock exchange trading under the ticker symbol 'TMO'.

[21] In April 2015, the New York edition also moved to the free-distribution model to increase the reader base and grow brand awareness.

Temporarily rebranding as Time Out In, the publication also refocused its editorial content towards virtual events for people staying at home during the lockdown.