Palworld: Change Day Night Speed
Introduction
Palworld allows you to adjust how quickly the day and night cycle passes on your server. In this guide, you will learn how to change day and night speed by editing the correct configuration file in your ZAP-Hosting game server administration and applying the changes properly.
Preparation
Before you begin, make sure that you have access to your Palworld game server through the ZAP-Hosting web interface and permission to edit server configuration files.
This setup is performed manually through the server configuration files. You need to edit the Palworld settings directly instead of using automated in-game commands.
Locate the Configuration File
To change the day and night speed, you need to edit the PalWorldSettings.ini file.
In the ZAP-Hosting game server administration, you can access this file through the Configs section. Open your Palworld server in the web interface and navigate to the configuration file management area.
The relevant file is:
PalWorldSettings.ini
Depending on the game server template and panel layout, the file is provided through the Configs area in the ZAP-Hosting administration. If the full internal path is shown in your interface, it is typically the Palworld server settings file used for gameplay configuration.
Edit the Day and Night Speed Settings
Inside PalWorldSettings.ini, look for 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, while lower values make time pass slower.
Example Configuration
If you want to make both day and night 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
Where to Place the Values
Palworld stores many gameplay settings inside the OptionSettings section of PalWorldSettings.ini. You should edit the existing DayTimeSpeedRate and NightTimeSpeedRate entries there rather than adding duplicate keys elsewhere.
A typical section can look similar to this:
[/Script/Pal.PalGameWorldSettings]
OptionSettings=(DayTimeSpeedRate=1.000000,NightTimeSpeedRate=1.000000,ExpRate=1.000000,PalCaptureRate=1.000000)
After editing, it could look like this:
[/Script/Pal.PalGameWorldSettings]
OptionSettings=(DayTimeSpeedRate=2.000000,NightTimeSpeedRate=1.500000,ExpRate=1.000000,PalCaptureRate=1.000000)
Make sure you only change the value after DayTimeSpeedRate= and NightTimeSpeedRate=. Do not remove commas, brackets, or other existing settings in the OptionSettings line, as incorrect formatting can prevent the server from loading the configuration properly.
Save and Apply the Changes
Once you have updated the values in PalWorldSettings.ini, save the file in the ZAP-Hosting configuration editor.
After saving, restart your Palworld server so the new day cycle settings are loaded.
| Action | Required |
|---|---|
Save PalWorldSettings.ini | Yes |
| Restart the server | Yes |
| Run additional console commands | No |
Configuration changes for Palworld world settings are not applied reliably until the server has been restarted. Always restart the server after you change the day or night speed.
Verify the New Day Cycle
After the restart is complete, join your server and observe the in-game time progression.
You should now notice that:
- the day passes faster or slower based on
DayTimeSpeedRate - the night passes faster or slower based on
NightTimeSpeedRate
If the speed does not seem to change, re-open PalWorldSettings.ini and verify that:
- the values were saved correctly
- the formatting of the
OptionSettingsline is still valid - the server was restarted after the change
Configuration Reference
Use the following table as a quick reference when you want to change day settings again later.
| Setting | Example | Result |
|---|---|---|
DayTimeSpeedRate=0.500000 | Slower day | Day lasts longer |
DayTimeSpeedRate=2.000000 | Faster day | Day passes more quickly |
NightTimeSpeedRate=0.500000 | Slower night | Night lasts longer |
NightTimeSpeedRate=2.000000 | Faster night | Night passes more quickly |
If you want a more natural gameplay experience, avoid extremely high values. Very fast day and night changes can make farming, exploration, and base management harder to plan.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have successfully changed the day and night speed on your Palworld server. For further questions or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our support team, which is available daily to assist you!