Convert between real time and Minecraft game ticks. Minecraft runs at 20 ticks per second.
Time → Ticks
Quick Reference
Duration
Ticks
1 second
20
1 minute
1,200
1 hour
72,000
1 MC day (20 min)
24,000
1 MC night (10 min)
12,000
⏱️ About Ticks: Minecraft's game loop runs at 20 ticks per second (TPS). Command blocks, redstone, and many game mechanics operate on tick timing. A full Minecraft day/night cycle is 24,000 ticks (20 real minutes).
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