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How to Change Time To Night or Day

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Pokemon Legends Z-A - Day and Night Differences
Catch Pokemon during the day and compete in Z-A Royale at night in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn about the day and night differences in the game in this guide.

How to Change Time

Pass Time on Benches

Pass Time on Benches

You can change the time in-game by resting on Benches. Doing so will immediately change the time either from Day to Night, or Night to Day, depending on when you rest on a bench.

While benches are found across different spots in Lumiose City, on can always be found beside Pokemon Centers.

Additionally, resting on benches causes nearby Pokemon, making it also a good way to farm for Shiny Pokemon spawns!

Best Shiny Hunting Locations

Wait For Time to Pass

Notice Time Left
The sun is getting low... 4 minutes before night
The sun will be setting soon! 2 minutes before night
Night is falling over the city! 20 seconds before night
Dawn is approaching 2 minutes before day
It's nearly daybreak! 1 minute before day
A new day is dawning! 10 seconds before day

Alternatively, you can wait for time to pass naturally. Each time the time shifts, a pop-up will appear notifying you how much time remains before the time of day changes.

A full Day-Night cycle lasts 24 minutes, with 16 minutes of day, and 8 minutes of night. This means you'll have less time hunting Pokemon during the night, and only a short time to participate in trainer battles within Battle Zones before dawn arrives for the next day.

Day and Night Difference

Catch Pokemon During the Day

Day Difference

Various Pokemon will roam during the day, and you can catch any of them before the day ends! You can find them anywhere from alleyways and streets to even rooftops!

Pokemon Legends Z-A Pokedex: All Confirmed Pokemon

Compete in Z-A Royale at night

Night Difference

At night, certain areas become Battle Zones for the Z-A Royale where trainers battle each other to increase their ranks. Each evening, you can spend time battling other trainers in these zones to earn Ticket Points, which are required to challenge the trainer for your next Promotion Match.

Z-A Royale: Promotion Matches Explained

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List of Settings and Best Settings List of Controls
What Happens When You Die? What Happens When You Set Your Birthday
What Does the Speed Stat Do? Shiny Pokemon Hunting Guide
EV Training Guide Plus Moves Explained
Hypertraining Guide: How to Increase IVs What to Wish For: Rank A Wish Choice Guide
List of Useful NPCs Mega Charizard X or Mega Charizard Y?
EV Farming Locations Guide List of Titles and How to Unlock
Best Shiny Hunting Locations Should You Buy the Ultimo Coffee?

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How to Catch Pokemon How to Use the Camera
How to Destroy Boulders and Obstructions How to Unlock Trading and Link Play
How to Fast Travel How to Set Nicknames
How to Get Shiny Charm How to Catch Fleeing Pokemon
How to Change Time To Night or Day How to Find Mega Shards
How to Change Moves Obedience Guide: How to Make Pokemon Obey
How to Save Your Game How to Sprint
How to Dodge How to Jump Between Platforms
How to Unlock More Boxes for Pokemon How to Sneak Up on Opponents
How to Increase Friendship How to Revive Fossils
How to Get All Starters How to Reroll Encounters
How to Change the Weather Canari Quiz Answers
How to Use Items in Battle Judge Function: How to Check IVs and EVs
How to Enter Boutique Couture How to Clear Data and Start Over
How to Clear 1000 Trainer Battles Quickly How to Reset EVs
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EXP Farming Guide: How to Level Up Fast How to Farm Money Fast
How to Get Prize Medals How to Get Ticket Points Fast
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