Minecraft /time Command Generator | Easy & Fast

Easily generate the /time command to change the time of day, add to the current time, or query the world time in Minecraft.

Select Action

Time Value

Generated Command

/time set day

The Minecraft Time Command Generator

MCCommand provides an easy-to-use tool for generating the /time command in Minecraft. Adjust the time of day to your liking, advance time, or check the current world time with just a few clicks.

Command Usage Examples

1. Picturesque Sunset

Sets the time to exactly 12000 ticks, placing the sun perfectly on the horizon for a beautiful sunset.

1.20.5+/time set 12000

~ 1.20.4/time set 12000

2. Time Machine (Skip a Day)

Uses the add command to fast-forward. Adding 24000 ticks perfectly skips exactly one full day into the future.

1.20.5+/time add 24000

~ 1.20.4/time add 24000

3. Set Specific Tick

Specifies the time in ticks for fine-grained control.

1.20.5+/time set 6000

~ 1.20.4/time set 6000

4. Add Time

Advances time by adding 1000 ticks to the current time.

1.20.5+/time add 1000

~ 1.20.4/time add 1000

5. Freeze Time

Stops the natural progression of day and night.

1.20.5+/gamerule doDaylightCycle false

~ 1.20.4/gamerule doDaylightCycle false

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. What does the /time command do?

A. The /time command in Minecraft is used to change or query the current time of the world. You can set it to a specific time of day, add a certain amount of time, or check how much time has passed.

Q. What are the common time values in Minecraft?

A. In Minecraft, a full day is 24000 ticks. Common values are: Day (1000), Noon (6000), Night (13000), and Midnight (18000).

Q. How do I use the /time add command?

A. The /time add command advances the time by a specified number of ticks. For example, '/time add 1000' will advance the time by 1000 ticks (about 50 seconds in real time).

Q. What does /time query do?

A. The /time query command returns information about the current time. 'daytime' returns the time of day (0-24000), 'gametime' returns the total time the world has been running, and 'day' returns the number of in-game days that have passed.

Q. Do I need cheats enabled to use this?

A. Yes, to use the /time command, you must have cheats enabled in your world or have operator (OP) status on a multiplayer server.

Q. Can I use this in command blocks?

A. Absolutely! The /time command is frequently used in command blocks to create day/night cycles, timers, or specifically timed events.