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How to freeze time in Rust

Type env.progresstime False in the server console to stop the clock, so the time of day stays where it is. True lets it run again.

env.progresstime

Toggles whether the time of day moves forward; with it off, time stays frozen.

env.progresstime <True|False>

Examples

env.progresstime False

Freeze the current time.

Values

ValueWhat it does
TrueDefault Time passes
False Time frozen

Arguments

stateRequired
True to let time pass.

What it does

Combine with env.time for permanent day on build or event servers.

The game's own description: When enabled, the server advances the in-game time of day automatically; disabling freezes time at its current value

Run it on your server

Type it in the server console or send it over RCON; admins can also use the F1 console in game. To keep a setting, run server.writecfg after changing it, or put it on the launch line as +name value.

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