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.

Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

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

Event data last updated: Jul 29, 2026, 3:21 AM

UPCOMINGWhen does this event start and end in my timezone?

Upcoming

30d 21h 59m 29s

30Days

21Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Start Time

Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 10:00 AM

End Time

Sun, Sep 6, 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

Thu, Aug 6, 12:00 AM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 9h 59m 29s

30Days

09Hrs

59Min

29Sec

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Region timezone

Sydney, Australia

Wed, Aug 5, 10:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 11h 59m 29s

30Days

11Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords-33.861898, 151.210024

Region timezone

Melbourne, Australia

Wed, Aug 5, 10:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 11h 59m 29s

30Days

11Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords-37.815114, 144.966514

Region timezone

Tokyo, Japan

Wed, Aug 5, 9:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

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30Days

12Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords34.713993, 135.573813

Region timezone

Seoul, South Korea

Wed, Aug 5, 9:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 12h 59m 29s

30Days

12Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords37.551167, 126.939058

Region timezone

Singapore

Wed, Aug 5, 8:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 13h 59m 29s

30Days

13Hrs

59Min

29Sec

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Region timezone

Shanghai, China

Wed, Aug 5, 8:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 13h 59m 29s

30Days

13Hrs

59Min

29Sec

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Region timezone

Hong Kong

Wed, Aug 5, 8:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 13h 59m 29s

30Days

13Hrs

59Min

29Sec

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Region timezone

Perth, Australia

Wed, Aug 5, 8:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 13h 59m 29s

30Days

13Hrs

59Min

29Sec

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Region timezone

Bangkok, Thailand

Wed, Aug 5, 7:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 14h 59m 29s

30Days

14Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords13.7563, 100.5018

Region timezone

Mumbai, India

Wed, Aug 5, 5:30 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 16h 29m 29s

30Days

16Hrs

29Min

29Sec

Coords18.513846, 73.853670

Region timezone

Dubai, UAE

Wed, Aug 5, 4:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 17h 59m 29s

30Days

17Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords25.076292, 55.132357

Region timezone

Moscow, Russia

Wed, Aug 5, 3:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 18h 59m 29s

30Days

18Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords55.761585, 37.609449

Region timezone

Cairo, Egypt

Wed, Aug 5, 3:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 18h 59m 29s

30Days

18Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords30.0444, 31.2357

Region timezone

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Wed, Aug 5, 3:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 18h 59m 29s

30Days

18Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords24.7136, 46.6753

Region timezone

Paris, France

Wed, Aug 5, 2:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 19h 59m 29s

30Days

19Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords48.855076, 2.345814

Region timezone

Berlin, Germany

Wed, Aug 5, 2:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 19h 59m 29s

30Days

19Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords52.516991, 13.407505

Region timezone

Rome, Italy

Wed, Aug 5, 2:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 19h 59m 29s

30Days

19Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords41.902782, 12.496387

Region timezone

Madrid, Spain

Wed, Aug 5, 2:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 19h 59m 29s

30Days

19Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords40.423504, -3.700581

Region timezone

Johannesburg, South Africa

Wed, Aug 5, 2:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 19h 59m 29s

30Days

19Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords-26.2041, 28.0473

Region timezone

London, UK

Wed, Aug 5, 1:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 20h 59m 29s

30Days

20Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords51.512369, -0.119003

Region timezone

Dublin, Ireland

Wed, Aug 5, 1:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 20h 59m 29s

30Days

20Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords53.343987, -6.266908

Your timezone

User's Local Time

Wed, Aug 5, 12:00 PM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

30d 21h 59m 29s

30Days

21Hrs

59Min

29Sec

CoordsNo coords available

Region timezone

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Wed, Aug 5, 9:00 AM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

31d 0h 59m 29s

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00Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords-22.912732, -43.176990

Region timezone

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Wed, Aug 5, 9:00 AM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

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00Hrs

59Min

29Sec

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Region timezone

New York, USA

Wed, Aug 5, 8:00 AM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

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01Hrs

59Min

29Sec

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Region timezone

Toronto, Canada

Wed, Aug 5, 8:00 AM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

31d 1h 59m 29s

31Days

01Hrs

59Min

29Sec

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Region timezone

Chicago, USA

Wed, Aug 5, 7:00 AM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

31d 2h 59m 29s

31Days

02Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords41.876067, -87.629244

Region timezone

Mexico City, Mexico

Wed, Aug 5, 6:00 AM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

31d 3h 59m 29s

31Days

03Hrs

59Min

29Sec

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Region timezone

Los Angeles, USA

Wed, Aug 5, 5:00 AM

Pokémon GO FestPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

Upcoming

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31Days

04Hrs

59Min

29Sec

Coords34.053360, -118.242341

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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 Pokémon GO Fest event in Pokémon GO?

Pokémon GO Fest 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

Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

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 Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale

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.