What time does today's Spotlight Hour start in my timezone?

Spotlight Hour runs every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. The featured Pokémon spawns at an increased rate and its shiny form is available if one exists. Use PokéEvent's regional countdown to confirm the exact start time for your timezone.

How do I know if Community Day is active in my region?

Community Day events run simultaneously worldwide for a 3-hour window, but the exact start time varies by region — typically 2:00 PM local time. Check PokéEvent's event card for your region; it shows the live countdown and local start/end times calculated from IANA timezone data.

What Pokémon GO events are happening today?

Use PokéEvent's homepage to browse all live events with live countdown timers. Events are tagged by type (Raid Day, Community Day, Spotlight Hour, Max Monday, Choose Your Path) so you can quickly scan what's active right now and what starts next in your region.

How accurate are PokéEvent's regional countdowns?

Countdowns are calculated server-side using IANA timezone identifiers for each configured region. We cross-reference event start and end times against official Niantic announcements and community-verified timezone databases before publishing. Corrections are typically applied within a few hours of official schedule updates.

Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Times sourced from the Pokémon GO in-game news feed. Verify event details in the official Pokémon GO app.

Event data last updated: Sep 16, 2026, 11:44 AM

UPCOMINGWhen does this event start and end in my timezone?

Upcoming

16d 23h 53m 53s

16Days

23Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Start Time

Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 2:00 PM

End Time

Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 5:00 PM

Regional Timings

What are the regional start times for this event?

Every region recalculates this event in its own timezone, so each card shows the correct live start/end timer.

Region timezone

Auckland, New Zealand

Thu, Sep 17, 2:06 AM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 10h 53m 53s

16Days

10Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords-36.8485, 174.7633

Region timezone

Sydney, Australia

Thu, Sep 17, 12:06 AM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 13h 53m 53s

16Days

13Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords-33.861898, 151.210024

Region timezone

Melbourne, Australia

Thu, Sep 17, 12:06 AM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 13h 53m 53s

16Days

13Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords-37.815114, 144.966514

Region timezone

Tokyo, Japan

Wed, Sep 16, 11:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 14h 53m 53s

16Days

14Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords34.713993, 135.573813

Region timezone

Seoul, South Korea

Wed, Sep 16, 11:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 14h 53m 53s

16Days

14Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords37.551167, 126.939058

Region timezone

Singapore

Wed, Sep 16, 10:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 15h 53m 53s

16Days

15Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords1.300136, 103.855725

Region timezone

Shanghai, China

Wed, Sep 16, 10:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 15h 53m 53s

16Days

15Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords31.2304, 121.4737

Region timezone

Hong Kong

Wed, Sep 16, 10:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 15h 53m 53s

16Days

15Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords22.3193, 114.1694

Region timezone

Perth, Australia

Wed, Sep 16, 10:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 15h 53m 53s

16Days

15Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords-31.9523, 115.8613

Region timezone

Bangkok, Thailand

Wed, Sep 16, 9:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 16h 53m 53s

16Days

16Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords13.7563, 100.5018

Region timezone

Mumbai, India

Wed, Sep 16, 7:36 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 18h 23m 53s

16Days

18Hrs

23Min

53Sec

Coords18.513846, 73.853670

Region timezone

Dubai, UAE

Wed, Sep 16, 6:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 19h 53m 53s

16Days

19Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords25.076292, 55.132357

Region timezone

Moscow, Russia

Wed, Sep 16, 5:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 20h 53m 53s

16Days

20Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords55.761585, 37.609449

Region timezone

Cairo, Egypt

Wed, Sep 16, 5:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 20h 53m 53s

16Days

20Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords30.0444, 31.2357

Region timezone

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Wed, Sep 16, 5:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 20h 53m 53s

16Days

20Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords24.7136, 46.6753

Region timezone

Paris, France

Wed, Sep 16, 4:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 21h 53m 53s

16Days

21Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords48.855076, 2.345814

Region timezone

Berlin, Germany

Wed, Sep 16, 4:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 21h 53m 53s

16Days

21Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords52.516991, 13.407505

Region timezone

Rome, Italy

Wed, Sep 16, 4:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 21h 53m 53s

16Days

21Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords41.902782, 12.496387

Region timezone

Madrid, Spain

Wed, Sep 16, 4:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 21h 53m 53s

16Days

21Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords40.423504, -3.700581

Region timezone

Johannesburg, South Africa

Wed, Sep 16, 4:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 21h 53m 53s

16Days

21Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords-26.2041, 28.0473

Region timezone

London, UK

Wed, Sep 16, 3:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 22h 53m 53s

16Days

22Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords51.512369, -0.119003

Region timezone

Dublin, Ireland

Wed, Sep 16, 3:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 22h 53m 53s

16Days

22Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords53.343987, -6.266908

Your timezone

User's Local Time

Wed, Sep 16, 2:06 PM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

16d 23h 53m 53s

16Days

23Hrs

53Min

53Sec

CoordsNo coords available

Region timezone

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Wed, Sep 16, 11:06 AM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

17d 2h 53m 53s

17Days

02Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords-22.912732, -43.176990

Region timezone

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Wed, Sep 16, 11:06 AM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

17d 2h 53m 53s

17Days

02Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords-34.599085, -58.398801

Region timezone

New York, USA

Wed, Sep 16, 10:06 AM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

17d 3h 53m 53s

17Days

03Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords40.755792, -73.984465

Region timezone

Toronto, Canada

Wed, Sep 16, 10:06 AM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

17d 3h 53m 53s

17Days

03Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords43.6532, -79.3832

Region timezone

Chicago, USA

Wed, Sep 16, 9:06 AM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

17d 4h 53m 53s

17Days

04Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords41.876067, -87.629244

Region timezone

Mexico City, Mexico

Wed, Sep 16, 8:06 AM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

17d 5h 53m 53s

17Days

05Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords19.422679, -99.190089

Region timezone

Los Angeles, USA

Wed, Sep 16, 7:06 AM

Max BattlesGigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

Upcoming

17d 6h 53m 53s

17Days

06Hrs

53Min

53Sec

Coords34.053360, -118.242341

More Max Battles

Other upcoming Max Battles events

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Local TimeSat, Oct 24, 2:00 PM · 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Where can I find official information about this event?

Official event page pokemongolive.com nianticlabs.com

How we track this event

PokéEvent pulls event times from official Niantic announcements and cross-checks them against community timezone databases before publishing. Regional start times are calculated from IANA timezone identifiers and updated in real time. If you spot a discrepancy, email hello@pokemongoevents.com and we will investigate within 24 hours.

What is a Max Battles event in Pokémon GO?

Max Battles is a limited-time Pokémon GO event. It runs in specific regions with timezone-aware start and end times. Check the countdown above or browse the regional timers below for precise local times.

What to expect

Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

A limited-time Pokémon GO event with themed bonuses, spawn changes, research tasks, and regional timers.

Key highlights

Event-specific bonuses confirmed by Niantic on pokemongolive.com.
Spawn pool changes for the event duration.
Regional start and end times adjusted per timezone.
Official research tasks linked to the event theme.

Planning tips

Verify local times with the regional countdowns below.
Check the official in-game news feed for exact bonuses.
Bookmark the event card so updates appear in later sessions.

Frequently asked questions

Events about Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day

What time does today's Spotlight Hour start in my timezone?: Spotlight Hour runs every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. The featured Pokémon spawns at an increased rate and its shiny form is available if one exists. Use PokéEvent's regional countdown to confirm the exact start time for your timezone.
How do I know if Community Day is active in my region?: Community Day events run simultaneously worldwide for a 3-hour window, but the exact start time varies by region — typically 2:00 PM local time. Check PokéEvent's event card for your region; it shows the live countdown and local start/end times calculated from IANA timezone data.
What Pokémon GO events are happening today?: Use PokéEvent's homepage to browse all live events with live countdown timers. Events are tagged by type (Raid Day, Community Day, Spotlight Hour, Max Monday, Choose Your Path) so you can quickly scan what's active right now and what starts next in your region.
How accurate are PokéEvent's regional countdowns?: Countdowns are calculated server-side using IANA timezone identifiers for each configured region. We cross-reference event start and end times against official Niantic announcements and community-verified timezone databases before publishing. Corrections are typically applied within a few hours of official schedule updates.