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title: How to Set the Time on Your Hytale Server
description: "Controlling the time on your Hytale server is easy. Learn how to set it now! "
source: "https://nodecraft.com/support/games/hytale/general/how-to-set-the-time-on-your-hytale-server"
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published: "2026-01-25T06:41:29.096Z"
updated: "2026-01-25T06:41:29.096Z"
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# How to Set the Time on Your Hytale Server

Controlling the time on your Hytale server is easy. Learn how to set it now! 

Time matters on your Hytale server. From controlling daylight for building projects to setting the mood for events, having the right time of day can make a big difference. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to set and change the time on your Hytale server using simple commands, so your world runs on *your* schedule.

## Using the Control Panel

1. Navigate to your Nodecraft Dashboard.
2. Click the **Panel** button for your Hytale server.
3. Locate and click **Console** in the menu on the left side.
4. Use the following command to set the time:

**/time set <dawn|midday|dusk|midnight>**

*The different options will give you the following results:*

*		**dawn - 4:45 AM*  
*midday - 12:00 PM*  
*dusk - 7:15 PM*  
*midnight - 12:00 AM*

**Note: Commands can also be run in-game when you are opped.**

## Conclusion

You’ve now successfully set the time on your Hytale server. With full control over the day and night cycle, you can keep things bright for building, dark for atmosphere, or perfectly timed for events and gameplay. Feel free to change it as often as you like and make your world run exactly how you want it.