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Daylight Dynamics

Time manipulation mod

Building Utility Fabric Forge Neoforge Time Control
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Maintained by opaleq Linked creator profile and community activity. Latest release 26.7.0 1.21.11 / neoforge / Jul 12, 2026 Compatibility Fabric, Forge, Neoforge Minecraft versions: 1.21.11, 1.21.1, 1.20.x, 1.20.1, 1.20-1.20.4 Last updated Jul 12, 2026 410 tracked downloads across listed files.
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Daylight Dynamics

Daylight Dynamics is a mod that gives you full control over Minecraft's day and night cycle.

Whether you want longer days for building, realistic real-world time synchronization, or a custom experience tailored to your server, this mod makes time progression fully configurable.


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Features

  • Fully customizable day length
  • Timezone synchronization
  • Real-world clock syncing
  • Server-side control over time progression
  • Compatible sleeping mechanics even when using custom day lengths

Time Modes

Timezone Mode

Synchronizes Minecraft time with your server's local time, creating a seamless connection between the game world and real life.

Custom Mode

Set your own day length anywhere from 1 minute up to 24 hours and 59 minutes, allowing you to create anything from fast-paced gameplay to highly immersive long-day experiences.


Commands

Versions before 26.4.1

  • /daylength

    • Available modes: custom, timezone

Versions 26.4.1 and newer

  • /daylightdynamics

    • Opens the in-game configuration GUI

Perfect For

  • Role-play servers that require longer, more realistic days
  • SMP servers focused on immersion
  • Realism and simulation-based modpacks
  • Content creators and cinematic builders
  • Survival players who want more daylight for exploration and building

Why use Daylight Dynamics?

Vanilla Minecraft uses a fixed day-night cycle that may not fit every playstyle.

Daylight Dynamics gives server owners and players the flexibility to match real-world time, extend daylight hours, or create entirely custom schedules without disrupting core gameplay mechanics such as sleeping.

Project details

Compatibility, installation, and update notes

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What this mod does

Time manipulation mod

Supported versions and loaders

Supported Minecraft versions: 1.21.11, 1.21.1, 1.20.x, 1.20.1, 1.20-1.20.4. Supported loaders: Fabric, Forge, Neoforge.

Installation notes

Download the build that matches your minecraft version

Latest update

Port to 1.21.1 neoforge

Quick answers

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What Minecraft versions does Daylight Dynamics support?

Supported versions currently listed for this project include 1.21.11, 1.21.1, 1.20.x, 1.20.1, 1.20-1.20.4. Check the downloads page for exact files.

Which mod loaders are supported?

The project currently lists support for Fabric, Forge, Neoforge. Individual files may target specific loaders.

Where can I find update notes?

Open the changelog tab to read version history, release notes, and recent project changes.

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