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To change the time of day in American Truck Simulator, use g_set_time <hours> [minutes] in your game’s developer console in single player, for example g_set_time 22 30. On a FREAKHOSTING convoy server, a moderator types /set_time <HH:MM> in the chat, for example /set_time 06:00. The console command only changes your own game; the chat command changes the time for the whole session.

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How to set the time in single player

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Turn on the developer console

Close the game, open Documents\American Truck Simulator\config.cfg and set uset g_console "1" and uset g_developer "1". See developer console.
2

Load your profile

Start the game and load your profile.
3

Open the console

Press ~.
4

Type the command

Type g_set_time with the hour and minutes in 24-hour time:
Add 1 at the end to also clear traffic, for example g_set_time 6 0 1.

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How to set the time on your convoy server

1

Become a moderator

Add your SteamID64 to moderator_list in server_config.sii and restart. See moderators and commands.
2

Join the session

Join your server from Convoy.
3

Type in the chat

Open the chat and type the time in 24-hour HH:MM format:

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How to speed time up or slow it down

In single player, the developer console command warp changes the gameplay speed. Valid values are 0.0001 to 60.0, and warp 1 is normal speed:
There is no documented server setting for a faster day and night cycle on a convoy server. Use /set_time to jump to the time you want.

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Frequently asked questions

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Why does g_set_time say unknown command?

The developer console isn’t fully on. Set both g_console and g_developer to "1" in config.cfg while the game is closed, then load a profile.

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Can I use g_set_time in a convoy?

The developer console changes your own game. In a convoy, use the moderator command /set_time so the time changes for everyone.

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How do I make it night?

Use /set_time 22:00 on the server, or g_set_time 22 0 in single player.

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Can moderators change the weather too?

Yes, the rain only: /set_rain_factor 0 turns rain off and 1 is the maximum.

ATS server guide

Every ATS page in one place.

Moderators and commands

moderator_list and chat commands.

Developer console

Turn on the console and its commands.

Reset the economy

Fresh jobs with g_force_economy_reset.
Checked against the official SCS console command documentation and dedicated server documentation on 30 October 2026. Commands may change with game updates.

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Last Updated: October 2026