Can you set an auto reply for WhatsApp?

In the WhatsApp Business app, it is possible to set an absence message. Here you can type a WhatsApp message that will be sent automatically. You have 3 options to set when the auto reply will be sent: 

1. Out of hours*
2. Always
3. At specific times

You also have the option to specify to whom the WhatsApp auto reply should be sent. You can choose between:

1. Everyone
2. Everyone but my contacts
3. Everyone except selected contacts
4. Selected contacts only

For example, when a visitor contacts you outside of business hours via the WhatsApp widget on your website. Then you can automatically send back a WhatsApp message that you are currently closed, but will respond the next business day.