How to Change the Date and Time

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).

How to Change the Date and Time

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.

1. Close and Save the Game

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!

2. Close the software from the HOME menu

Press the X Button on the Switch Main Menu to close the software.

3. Select System Settings

On the Switch Main Menu, select System Settings -> System -> Date and Time -> Set “Synchronize Clock via Internet” to OFF

4. Change the System's Date and Time

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!

5. Start Pokemon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl

You're now able to start the game with the time and date you chose. Happy time travelling!

Effects of Changing the Date and Time

Day-Night Cycle

Time Period	Exact Time
Morning	4:00am to 9:59am
Day	10:00am to 7:59pm
Night	8:00pm to 3:59am

Daily and Weekly Events

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

Daily and Weekly Events Guide

Time Travelling Penalty

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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What Time is Morning?

4AM to 10AM

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.

Morning Exclusive Events

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.

What Time is Daytime?

10AM to 8PM

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.

Daytime Exclusive Evolutions

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

What Time is Nighttime?

8PM to 4AM

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.

Nighttime Exclusive Evolutions

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

Nighttime Exclusive Events

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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