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Who this is for: Minecraft players who want to skip time for building, testing, or avoiding night cycles.
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Using the /time Command
The fastest way to speed up time in Minecraft is using the /time add command. This command lets you jump forward by any number of ticks (there are 20 ticks per second in Minecraft). For example, typing /time add 1000 will advance time by 50 seconds instantly.
You can also use larger numbers for bigger jumps:
/time add 6000– Skip forward 5 minutes/time add 12000– Jump ahead 10 minutes/time add 24000– Skip an entire day cycle
Setting Specific Times
Instead of adding time, you can jump directly to specific moments using /time set:
/time set day– Jump to sunrise (6 AM)/time set noon– Skip to midday (12 PM)/time set night– Jump to sunset (6 PM)/time set midnight– Skip to midnight (12 AM)
You can also use specific tick values like /time set 1000 for early morning or /time set 18000 for late evening.
Requirements and Setup
To use time commands, you need either:
- Creative mode enabled
- Operator (admin) permissions on a server
- Cheats enabled in your world settings
If cheats aren’t enabled, you can turn them on by opening your world to LAN and checking the “Allow Cheats” option.
Alternative Methods
While commands are the most direct approach, you can also speed up certain time-sensitive processes using game mechanics. Sleeping in a bed skips the night instantly, and some redstone contraptions can automate repetitive tasks that would normally take time.
For players wanting more control over time manipulation, there are mods available that provide additional time-related features beyond vanilla Minecraft’s capabilities.
Whether you’re rushing through night cycles or testing builds at different times of day, these time manipulation techniques will help you make the most of your Minecraft adventures.
TL;DR
Use /time add [number] to skip forward or /time set [day/night/noon/midnight] to jump to specific times. Requires cheats enabled or creative mode.
