How Long Is A Day In Stardew Valley?

Time works differently in Stardew Valley than in real life, with the hours and days passing much more quickly in Pelican Town than in real life. This leads many players to wonder how long a day in Stardew Valley lasts in real life.

In this article, we'll answer your pressing question, "How long is a day in Stardew Valley?" so you can get a better understanding of how the game's time cycles while you play. 

How Long Is A Day In Stardew Valley In Real Time?

As we mentioned, an in-game day in Stardew Valley only lasts a few minutes in real-time, making the time very different in the game as compared to real life. However, the game's time cycles aren't too complex, so once you understand the length of one day, you'll be able to apply that knowledge to everything you do in the game and apply better time management.

The day cycle in Stardew Valley lasts 20 in-game hours, from 6 am to 2 am. The player must be in bed by 2 am and will sleep until 6 am; otherwise, the player will pass out from exhaustion. (If you're ever wondering what time it is, you can check near the date and time.)

One in-game hour equals 43 seconds in real-time. This means that a full 20-hour day in Stardew Valley lasts 14.3 minutes. The full 24-hour day in Stardew Valley, including the four hours when you must sleep, would last 17.2 minutes.

Can You Speed Up A Day In Stardew Valley?

Unfortunately, there is no way to speed up your days in Stardew Valley.

That said, the time you spend awake during the day might be slightly different since there are a few things that can make your personal day somewhat longer or shorter; most notably you can definitely go to bed before 2 am.

If you engage in animations - such as when you catch a fish or harvest a crop - time also won't pass during those interactions, which will slow down your progress ever so slightly. This is why so many Stardew Valley players opt to use animation cancelers.

An in-game day in Stardew Valley is a lot shorter than a day in real life, so it's important to get a feel for the game's time system so you can practice better time management, especially when you are first starting out with your farm.