DayZ: How Long Does Night Cycle Last in the Game

Publish date: 2024-08-23

Predict the day and night cycle to prepare for survival using our guide on how long the night lasts in DayZ.

First Published April 27, 2023, 10:32

When playing DayZ, players must be cautious of various hazards. This includes fellow players who may attempt to survive the map by seizing any resources available, as well as zombies that wander the area and pose a significant threat if one isn't careful. Another peril that shouldn't be overlooked is the time of day.

The difference between day and night can be the determining factor in one's ability to survive an encounter, and understanding the duration of night is crucial for success in the game. Therefore, this guide will provide you with detailed information on how long a night lasts in DayZ.

How Long Is Night Time In DayZ

While there has been some debate regarding the day/night cycle in DayZ, the answer is deceptively simple. Because the days can't last as long as they do in real life (to be fair to players' time zones and availability) the times have been split up, with night lasting between 1-2 hours in total.

The full breakdown of the day/night cycle in DayZ is split between daytime, dusk, night, and dawn. The time of the day lasts for a specific amount of time as we've listed here below:

Daytime (lasts 2-3 hours)
Dusk (lasts 15 minutes)
Nighttime (lasts 1-2 hours)
Dawn (lasts 15 minutes)

Overall, nighttime in DayZ is slightly shorter than daytime, and it's likely for balancing purposes, as the nighttime brings with it a higher difficulty. You can't see where you're going, it can get cold, or rain which causes illnesses, and other players will likely try yot pick you off if you're wandering around aimlessly in the dark.

So be sure to take the day/night cycle in DayZ and be aware of when night time is and how long it will last (1-2 hours) so you can prepare to either bunker down for the night or get to a safe spot to wait out the dangers in DayZ.

And there you have it, a full breakdown of how long nighttime lasts in DayZ as well as the overall structure of the day/night cycle in the game. Be sure to equip yourself with the gear and resources you need to survive the night and good luck out there.

For more DayZ news, be sure to check out our dedicated section or take a look at some of our Guides & Tutorials just below:

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How Long Does Night Cycle Last in the Game | How Long Does It Take For Loot To Respawn | Does DayZ Support Crossplay? | Is DayZ Good On The Steam Deck?

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EVENTS -

DayZ Christmas Event: Start Time, Rewards, & Weapons

Written by Shane Moosa

Shane started his career as a freelance writer for Gamezo while working full-time as a software developer. You can often find Shane trying his hand at no-hit runs of Souls Games such as Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3 (and being quite unsuccessful). To relax, Shane will often boot up sessions of Overwatch 2 or Hunt: Showdown, but his interests are spread across various games, from AAA titles (He loved the Dead Space Remake and RE4 Remake) to indies such as Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Hades. Shane is always willing to try new games though, so feel free to drop him an email with what you think he should check out next.

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DayZ: How Long Does Night Cycle Last in the Game

How Long Is Night Time In DayZ

Written by Shane Moosa