Date and Time guide in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (PokemonSV). Learn how to change the game date & time of the day in Switch, how to skip time and other methods on how to changeit.
Table of Contents
Advantage And Disadvantages Of Changing Time
| Advantages | -Tera Raid locations and Pokemon changes -Mass Outbreak's Pokemon changes -Porto Marinada's Bid content changes |
|---|---|
| Disadvantages | -Currently nothing confirmed |
Summary Of Benefits
Tera Raid Location And Pokemon Changes
The location of Tera Raid and the Pokemon that appear can be changed as the Switch's body time is advanced. It is especially useful when targeting a high Individual Value Pokemon in a high difficulty Raid, and if the Pokemon that appears is not the one you are looking for, you can reset it.
Mass Outbreak's Pokemon Changes
Originally, Mass Outbreak's Pokemon changed at the time of the date change, but we were able to confirm the change even after advancing the actual time by one day. Those who want to use Mass Outbreak to carefully select Shinies will especially benefit.
Mass Outbreaks GuidePorto Marinada's Bid Content Changes
The content of the Bid being done in Porto Marinada can also be changed by changing the time. The entire lineup changes, so it is great to be able to reset if you have already done a Bid or don't find the item you are looking for.
Disadvantages Have Not Been Confirmed At This Time
We have tried changing the hours, but could not confirm any disadvantages, such as not being able to use the facilities of the once-a-day system.
How To Change The Time
| ※ | To be able to change the time of day after the early school event. |
|---|---|
| ① | ▼ Wait for the time to pass over time |
| ② | ▼Change the time on Switch |
Wait For The Time To Pass Over Time
In Pokemon SV, the time cycle (morning/afternoon/night) gradually changes as the time passes in the game. Play and wait until you get the time frame you are looking for.
Duration Of Each Time Period
| Morning | Afternoon | Night |
|---|---|---|
| About 37 minutes | About 3 minutes | About 34 minutes |
Change The Time On Switch
※Even if you change the main unit time, the time zone may not change.
※The following is a description of the procedure that we have tested and found to have a high probability of success.
- Exit The Game After Saving
- Select Settings On The Switch's Home Screen
- Select Settings From The Main Screen → Click Date And Time
- Advance The Switch's Time By 34 Minutes
- Start The Game And Check If The Change Of Time Was Successful
After Saving, return to the Switch home screen and exit the game. At this point, remember whether the time in the game is day or night.
If you want to change the time zone in the game from morning, afternoon to night, you will have to advance the time on the Switch by the same amount. Set the clock on the Switch to exactly 34 minutes later and it will be night in the game
After setting the time, start the game and check to see if it changes at the targeted time. If it has not changed, try restarting it 3 minutes earlier or later from the time advanced by 34 minutes.
How To Check The Time
Can Be Identified By Icons At The Top Of The Map Screen
Open the map by pressing the Y Button and look at the icon in the upper center of the screen to determine the current time zone.
Icons By Time Zone
| Morning | Afternoon | Night |
|---|---|---|
| | |
Pokemon Time Appearance
| ① | ▼Pokemon evolving at a specific time zone |
|---|---|
| ② | ▼Pokemon whose appearance rate changes depending on the time zone |
Pokemon Time Appearance
| Before | After | Condition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happiny | → | Chansey | Make Happini hold an Oval Stone and increase its level during Morning or Afternoon. |
| Eevee | → | Espeon | Gain friendship with Eevee and level up during Morning/Noon |
| Eevee | → | Umbreon | Gain friendship with Eevee and level up during Night |
| Riolu | → | Lucario | Gain friendship with Riolu and level up during Morning/Noon/Evening |
| Sneasel | → | Weavile | Level up Sneasel during Night while holding Razor Claw |
| Yungoos | → | Gumshoos | Level up Yungoos during Morning, Afternoon or Night to Lvl. 20. |
| Rockruff | → | Lycanroc | Level up Rockruff during Morning, Afternoon or Night to Lvl. 25. |
| Rockruff | → | Lycanroc | Level up Rockruff Night to Lvl. 25. |
| Rockruff | → | Lycanroc | Level Up Rockruff (Ability: Own Tempo) during the Evening to Lvl. 25. |
| Fomantis | → | Lurantis | Level up Fomantis during Morning, Afternoon to Lvl. 34. |
| Snom | → | Frosmoth | Reach Max Friendship and Lvl. Up in the night |
| Greavard | → | Houndstone | Greavard Lvl. 30 in the Night |
There Are Pokemon Whose Appearance Rate Changes With The Time Of Day
- Level up Rockruff during Morning, Afternoon or Night to Lvl. 25.
- Catch it on the map
- Starly Lvl. 14
- Staravia Lvl. 34
- Gain friendship with Eevee and level up during Morning/Noon
- Level Up Rockruff (Ability: Own Tempo) during the Evening to Lvl. 25.
- Catch it on the map
- Gastly Lvl. 25
- Level up Rockruff Night to Lvl. 25.
- Catch it on the map
- Use Misdreavus to Dusk Stone
- Catch it on the map
- Drifloon Lvl. 28
- Gain friendship with Eevee and level up during Night
- Level up Sneasel during Night while holding Razor Claw
- Catch it on the map
- Use Murkrow to Dusk Stone
- Venonat Lvl. 31
- Catch it on the map
- Shuppet Lvl. 37
- Catch it on the map
- Catch it on the map
- Houndour Lvl. 24
- Catch it on the map
- Kricketot Lvl. 10
- Catch it on the map
- Meowth Lvl. 28
- Catch it on the map
- Catch it on the map
- Catch it on the map
Other Related Pokemon SV Articles
▶Early Game Guide - What To Do FirstNew Features
 Terastal Guide |  Tera Raid Battle |
 TM Machine Guide |  Early Game Guide |
 Walk With Pokemon |  Auto Battle |
 Camera App |  Sandwich Guide |
 Picnic Guide |  Raid Guide |
 Bidding Guide |  Pokemon HOME Guide |
