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.

Houndour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

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

Event data last updated: Sep 6, 2026, 4:13 AM

UPCOMINGWhen does this event start and end in my timezone?

Upcoming

7d 12h 43m 1s

07Days

12Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Start Time

Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 6:00 PM

End Time

Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 7:00 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

Sun, Sep 6, 5:16 PM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 0h 43m 1s

07Days

00Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords-36.8485, 174.7633

Region timezone

Sydney, Australia

Sun, Sep 6, 3:16 PM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 2h 43m 1s

07Days

02Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords-33.861898, 151.210024

Region timezone

Melbourne, Australia

Sun, Sep 6, 3:16 PM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 2h 43m 1s

07Days

02Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords-37.815114, 144.966514

Region timezone

Tokyo, Japan

Sun, Sep 6, 2:16 PM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 3h 43m 1s

07Days

03Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords34.713993, 135.573813

Region timezone

Seoul, South Korea

Sun, Sep 6, 2:16 PM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 3h 43m 1s

07Days

03Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords37.551167, 126.939058

Region timezone

Singapore

Sun, Sep 6, 1:16 PM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 4h 43m 1s

07Days

04Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords1.300136, 103.855725

Region timezone

Shanghai, China

Sun, Sep 6, 1:16 PM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 4h 43m 1s

07Days

04Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords31.2304, 121.4737

Region timezone

Hong Kong

Sun, Sep 6, 1:16 PM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 4h 43m 1s

07Days

04Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords22.3193, 114.1694

Region timezone

Perth, Australia

Sun, Sep 6, 1:16 PM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 4h 43m 1s

07Days

04Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords-31.9523, 115.8613

Region timezone

Bangkok, Thailand

Sun, Sep 6, 12:16 PM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 5h 43m 1s

07Days

05Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords13.7563, 100.5018

Region timezone

Mumbai, India

Sun, Sep 6, 10:46 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 7h 13m 1s

07Days

07Hrs

13Min

01Sec

Coords18.513846, 73.853670

Region timezone

Dubai, UAE

Sun, Sep 6, 9:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 8h 43m 1s

07Days

08Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords25.076292, 55.132357

Region timezone

Moscow, Russia

Sun, Sep 6, 8:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 9h 43m 1s

07Days

09Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords55.761585, 37.609449

Region timezone

Cairo, Egypt

Sun, Sep 6, 8:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 9h 43m 1s

07Days

09Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords30.0444, 31.2357

Region timezone

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Sun, Sep 6, 8:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 9h 43m 1s

07Days

09Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords24.7136, 46.6753

Region timezone

Paris, France

Sun, Sep 6, 7:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 10h 43m 1s

07Days

10Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords48.855076, 2.345814

Region timezone

Berlin, Germany

Sun, Sep 6, 7:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 10h 43m 1s

07Days

10Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords52.516991, 13.407505

Region timezone

Rome, Italy

Sun, Sep 6, 7:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 10h 43m 1s

07Days

10Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords41.902782, 12.496387

Region timezone

Madrid, Spain

Sun, Sep 6, 7:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 10h 43m 1s

07Days

10Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords40.423504, -3.700581

Region timezone

Johannesburg, South Africa

Sun, Sep 6, 7:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 10h 43m 1s

07Days

10Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords-26.2041, 28.0473

Region timezone

London, UK

Sun, Sep 6, 6:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 11h 43m 1s

07Days

11Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords51.512369, -0.119003

Region timezone

Dublin, Ireland

Sun, Sep 6, 6:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 11h 43m 1s

07Days

11Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords53.343987, -6.266908

Your timezone

User's Local Time

Sun, Sep 6, 5:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 12h 43m 1s

07Days

12Hrs

43Min

01Sec

CoordsNo coords available

Region timezone

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Sun, Sep 6, 2:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 15h 43m 1s

07Days

15Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords-22.912732, -43.176990

Region timezone

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Sun, Sep 6, 2:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 15h 43m 1s

07Days

15Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords-34.599085, -58.398801

Region timezone

New York, USA

Sun, Sep 6, 1:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 16h 43m 1s

07Days

16Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords40.755792, -73.984465

Region timezone

Toronto, Canada

Sun, Sep 6, 1:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 16h 43m 1s

07Days

16Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords43.6532, -79.3832

Region timezone

Chicago, USA

Sun, Sep 6, 12:16 AM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 17h 43m 1s

07Days

17Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords41.876067, -87.629244

Region timezone

Mexico City, Mexico

Sat, Sep 5, 11:16 PM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 18h 43m 1s

07Days

18Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords19.422679, -99.190089

Region timezone

Los Angeles, USA

Sat, Sep 5, 10:16 PM

Spotlight HourHoundour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

7d 19h 43m 1s

07Days

19Hrs

43Min

01Sec

Coords34.053360, -118.242341

More Spotlight Hour

Other upcoming Spotlight Hour events

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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 Spotlight Hour event in Pokémon GO?

Spotlight Hour 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

Houndour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

A weekly 1-hour Thursday event featuring a specific Pokémon with boosted spawns and a rotating bonus.

Key highlights

1-hour timed window every Thursday.
Boosted shiny odds for the featured Pokémon.
Double Stardust or catch candy is commonly active.
Lures and Incense attract the featured species more often.

Planning tips

Use Lures or Incense at the start of the hour.
Stack Lucky Eggs and Star Pieces if the bonus overlaps with XP or Stardust multipliers.
Stock Poké Balls and Berries to mass-catch during the window.

Frequently asked questions

Events about Houndour & Houndoom Spotlight Hour

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.