Palworld allows you to adjust the speed of the day and night cycle on your server. In this guide, you will learn how to change the day and night speed by editing the correct configuration file in the ZAP-Hosting game server management and applying the changes properly.
In the PalWorldSettings.ini file, you will find the gameplay configuration entries for day and night speed.
You need to adjust the following values:
| Config Key | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
DayTimeSpeedRate | 1.000000 | Controls how fast the day passes |
NightTimeSpeedRate | 1.000000 | Controls how fast the night passes |
Higher values make time pass faster, lower values slow down the passage of time.
If you want day and night to pass faster, you can set higher values like this:
DayTimeSpeedRate=2.000000
NightTimeSpeedRate=2.000000
If you want a longer day but a faster night, you can use different values, for example:
DayTimeSpeedRate=0.500000
NightTimeSpeedRate=2.000000
Palworld stores many gameplay settings in the OptionSettings section of the PalWorldSettings.ini file. You should edit the existing entries for DayTimeSpeedRate and NightTimeSpeedRate there and avoid adding duplicate keys elsewhere.
A typical section looks like this:
[/Script/Pal.PalGameWorldSettings]
OptionSettings=(DayTimeSpeedRate=1.000000,NightTimeSpeedRate=1.000000,ExpRate=1.000000,PalCaptureRate=1.000000)
After editing, it might look like this:
[/Script/Pal.PalGameWorldSettings]
OptionSettings=(DayTimeSpeedRate=2.000000,NightTimeSpeedRate=1.500000,ExpRate=1.000000,PalCaptureRate=1.000000)
Edit existing entries carefully
Make sure to only change the value after DayTimeSpeedRate= and NightTimeSpeedRate=. Do not remove commas, parentheses, or other existing settings in the OptionSettings line, as incorrect formatting can prevent the server from loading the configuration correctly.
After adjusting the values in PalWorldSettings.ini, save the file in the Configuration tab.
Then restart your Palworld server so the new day cycle settings take effect.
| Action | Required |
|---|---|
Save PalWorldSettings.ini | Yes |
| Restart server | Yes |
| Execute additional console commands | No |
Restart required Configuration changes to Palworld world settings only apply reliably after a server restart. Always restart the server after changing the day or night speed.
Use the following table as a quick reference if you want to change the day settings again later.
| Setting | Example | Result |
|---|---|---|
DayTimeSpeedRate=0.500000 | Slower day | Day lasts longer |
DayTimeSpeedRate=2.000000 | Faster day | Day passes faster |
NightTimeSpeedRate=0.500000 | Slower night | Night lasts longer |
NightTimeSpeedRate=2.000000 | Faster night | Night passes faster |
Balanced settings For a more natural gameplay experience, avoid extremely high values. Very fast day and night cycles can make farming, exploring, and base management difficult.
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