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Tick Converter
Convert between Minecraft game ticks and real-world time units.
Time Unit Converter
20
1 second = 20 ticks
1,200
1 minute = 1,200 ticks
24,000
1 MC day = 24,000 ticks
2
1 redstone tick = 2 game ticks
Minecraft Day/Night Cycle
| Event | Ticks | Real Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 0 | 0:00 |
| Day | 1,000 | 0:50 |
| Noon | 6,000 | 5:00 |
| Sunset | 12,000 | 10:00 |
| Night | 13,000 | 10:50 |
| Midnight | 18,000 | 15:00 |
| Pre-Dawn | 23,000 | 19:10 |
Common Time Set Commands
Set to Day
/time set day
(1000)
Set to Noon
/time set noon
(6000)
Set to Night
/time set night
(13000)
Set to Midnight
/time set midnight
(18000)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ticks are there in a second in Minecraft?
Minecraft runs at 20 ticks per second, so a single tick lasts 0.05 seconds. One minute is 1,200 ticks and one hour is 72,000 ticks.
How do I convert ticks to seconds?
Divide the number of ticks by 20 to get seconds, since Minecraft runs at 20 ticks per second. Enter your ticks in the converter above and it shows seconds, minutes, hours and Minecraft days instantly.
How long is one Minecraft day in real time?
One full Minecraft day lasts 24,000 ticks, which is 20 minutes of real time. The daylight portion is roughly 10 minutes and night is roughly 10 minutes.
What is a redstone tick and how is it different from a game tick?
One redstone tick equals two game ticks, which is 0.1 seconds. Redstone device timing is often measured in redstone ticks, so the redstone field in the converter helps you plan clocks and delays.
Is this Minecraft tick converter free to use?
Yes, the tick converter is completely free with no sign-up required. Every conversion is calculated instantly, right in your browser.
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