Which game is the SetDay from?

The SetDay is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.

How do I enable admin commands to run SetDay?

In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats first, then run cheat SetDay . Without admin access the console rejects it.

Can I run the SetDay command over RCON?

Yes. Send cheat SetDay through RCON or your control-panel console. If the connection already runs with admin context, omit the leading "cheat". It works the same on hosted, self-hosted, and RCON setups.

How current is the SetDay info?

The SetDay entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 28, 2026. We track the live ARK: ASA build, so the details here reflect the current patch.

What is the syntax for the SetDay command?

The syntax is cheat SetDay . Open the admin console, paste it, replace any with real values, and press Enter. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.

What arguments does the SetDay command take?

The SetDay command takes one argument: day type: number. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

ARK · COMMAND

SetDay

Command

Sets the current day number on the server, useful for testing day-based mechanics or adjusting server time without a full restart.

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Syntax

Console syntax

cheat SetDay <Day>

Arguments

day type: number: The day number to set the map's to.

About

SetDay lets you jump the server's day counter to any value you specify. This is useful when you need to test mechanics that trigger on specific days, or when you want to adjust the progression timeline without restarting the server.

Pass a single numeric argument for the day number. The command requires cheat mode and works from the console. Note that this changes only the day counter itself, sunrise, sunset, and other time-of-day cycles are separate and controlled by other commands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game is the SetDay from?: The SetDay is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.
How do I enable admin commands to run SetDay?: In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats <AdminPassword> first, then run cheat SetDay <Day>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
What is the SetDay used for?: SetDay lets you jump the server's day counter to any value you specify. This is useful when you need to test mechanics that trigger on specific days, or when you want to adjust the progression timeline without restarting the server.
Can I run the SetDay command over RCON?: Yes. Send cheat SetDay <Day> through RCON or your control-panel console. If the connection already runs with admin context, omit the leading "cheat". It works the same on hosted, self-hosted, and RCON setups.
How current is the SetDay info?: The SetDay entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 28, 2026. We track the live ARK: ASA build, so the details here reflect the current patch.
What is the syntax for the SetDay command?: The syntax is cheat SetDay <Day>. Open the admin console, paste it, replace any <placeholders> with real values, and press Enter. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.
What arguments does the SetDay command take?: The SetDay command takes one argument: day type: number. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
What is the SetDay?: Sets the current day number on the server, useful for testing day-based mechanics or adjusting server time without a full restart.