Minecraft Time & Weather
Master the skies and cycles of your Minecraft world with instant command generation.
Minecraft Time & Weather Command Guide
Controlling the environment is a core part of Minecraft map making and server management. The /time and /weather commands allow you to shift the reality of your world instantly. Whether you need a permanent noon for your creative build or a dramatic thunderstorm for an adventure map, our generator produces the exact syntax for both Java and Bedrock editions.
Using our visual presets, you don't need to memorize tick values (like 18000 for Midnight). Simply click the icon and copy the command.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ticks are in a Minecraft day?
A full Minecraft day-night cycle lasts exactly 24,000 ticks (20 minutes in real life). 0 is Sunrise, 6000 is Noon, 12000 is Sunset, and 18000 is Midnight.
How do I stop time from moving?
Use the gamerule command: /gamerule doDaylightCycle false. This freezes the sun and moon in their current position forever.
Can I set weather duration in Bedrock Edition?
Yes, both Java and Bedrock support an optional duration in seconds after the weather type. For example, /weather rain 300 sets it to rain for 5 minutes.
Why isn't my /time command working?
Ensure you have operator permissions (cheats enabled). In Survival mode without cheats, these commands are disabled.