Change the date and time of day by changing the Nintendo Switch's system Date and Time. Read on to learn daytime and nighttime exclusive events and Pokemon, and how to change the day and night cycle in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP).
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It's possible to change the Nintendo Switch date and time settings from the System Settings to encounter some Daily and Weekly events at any time.
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Close and save the game. |
| 2 | Close the software from the HOME menu. |
| 3 | Select System Settings and turn off the synchronized clock. |
| 4 | Change the Date and Time. |
| 5 | Start Pokemon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl. |
Close the game with the – Button and save the game before exiting. Be sure to always save before quitting the game when changing the date and time!
Press the X Button on the Switch Main Menu to close the software.
On the Switch Main Menu, select System Settings -> System -> Date and Time -> Set “Synchronize Clock via Internet” to OFF
After navigating to the System page, select "Date and Time".
After selecting the Date and Time, you'll be able to change the setting manually so you can time travel freely!
You're now able to start the game with the time and date you chose. Happy time travelling!
| Time Period | Exact Time |
|---|---|
| Morning | 4:00am to 9:59am |
| Day | 10:00am to 7:59pm |
| Night | 8:00pm to 3:59am |
There are some daily and weekly events that you can access by changing the date and time on your Switch. However, most events will not progress until time is resumed in the game since these events usually require you to wait for a certain number of hours.
| Events that Do Not Progress | Events that Do Progress |
|---|---|
| Berry Growth Honey Trees Massage Girl in Veilstone City Ribbons from Julia in Sunyshore Free Belts in Route 221 Daily Lottery Number Trophy Garden Pokemon Solaceon Town News Press |
Drifloon in Valley Windworks Sunyshore Market Stickers |
Fair warning, when you choose to time travel, all the events listed above that do not progress will also be paused for about 24 hours.
As an example, if you adjust your system clock, all planted berries will not grow, you won't be able to draw from the Lottery, and you will not have Honey Tree Pokemon spawn for the next 24 hours.
If you really want that Drifloon, it may be better to trade for one.
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The Morning time period is set between 4:00am to 9:59am. It transitions to Day time exactly at 10:00am. The morning time period is not as bright as day time, but there is enough light to make the overworld is clearly visible.
Jogger trainer battles are only available during the morning. Joggers are found on Routes 209, 210, and 215, which are first available as you travel from Hearthome City to Veilstone City.
During the morning, a battle with a Jogger will trigger if they catch you in their line of sight. At any other time period of the day, a battle won't trigger, but you can still interact and talk with them.
Day time is from 10:00am to 7:59pm, with the transition to night occuring at exactly 8:00pm. Day time is the longest period of the game, as it even includes the orange sunset and early evening periods.
The following Pokemon only evolve during the day:
| Daytime Evolutions | ||
|---|---|---|
 Eevee
|
➤ (High Friendship) |
 Espeon
|
 Budew
|
➤ (High Friendship) |
 Roselia
|
 Happiny
|
➤ (Holding Oval Stone) |
 Chansey
|
 Riolu
|
➤ (High Friendship) |
 Lucario
|
Night time is set from 8:00pm to 3:59am the next day, as the transition to Morning occurs at exactly 4:00am. At night, the overworld is at its darkest, but lights from buildings turn on.
The following Pokemon only evolve at night:
| Nighttime Evolutions | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Eevee
|
➤ (High Friendship) |
 Umbreon
|
 Gligar
|
➤ (Holding Razor Fang) |
 Gliscor
|
 Sneasel
|
➤ (Holding Razor Claw) |
 Weavile
|
 Chingling
|
➤ (High Friendship) |
 Chimecho
|
Policeman trainer battles are only available at night. Policemen are found on Route 212 and Route 222. At night, a battle with a Policeman will trigger if they catch you in their line of sight. At any other time period of the day, a battle won't trigger, but you can still interact and talk with them.
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