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# How to Configure Rapid Time Cycle (Day/Night) in ATS

> Master time manipulation in American Truck Simulator. Learn how to use console commands to speed up time or change the time of day on your ATS server.

## Governing Time in ATS

Whether you want to skip a long, dark night or speed up the simulation for a community event, mastering the time commands is essential for any American Truck Simulator (ATS) administrator. These commands allow you to control the flow of time and the specific hour of the day across your entire server.

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  <Card title="Difficulty" icon="gauge-low">
    Beginner Friendly
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  <Card title="Time" icon="clock">
    5 Minutes
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## Essential Time Commands

These commands are executed directly through the in-game developer console.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Changing Simulation Speed">
    The `warp` command adjusts the overall speed of the simulation, affecting everything from clock movement to physics.

    * **Standard Speed:** `warp 0.8` (default).
    * **Slow Motion:** `warp 0.1` (useful for cinematic shots).
    * **Fast Forward:** `warp 5.0` or higher (useful for testing day/night transitions).
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Setting a Specific Hour">
    The `g_set_time` command instantly jumps the clock to a specific hour using a 24-hour format.

    * **Noon:** `g_set_time 12`.
    * **Midnight:** `g_set_time 0`.
    * **Sunrise:** `g_set_time 6`.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## How to Enable the Console

If you have not enabled the developer console yet, follow these quick steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Locate config.cfg">
    On your local PC, navigate to `Documents/American Truck Simulator/`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit Variables">
    Open `config.cfg` with a text editor and find these two lines:

    * Change `uset g_developer "0"` to `uset g_developer "1"`.
    * Change `uset g_console "0"` to `uset g_console "1"`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open In-Game">
    While in the game, press the tilde key (**\~**) to open the console and type your commands.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  ### Physics & Simulation Warning

  Using high `warp` speeds significantly affects truck physics and AI behavior. If you increase the warp speed while players are driving, trucks may become uncontrollable, and AI vehicles may collide frequently. Always use `warp` sparingly on a live server with multiple drivers.
</Warning>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Control:** Master the clock.
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