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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.
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
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/daylength- Available modes:
custom,timezone
- Available modes:
Versions 26.4.1 and newer
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/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.

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