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 XP & 2026 Worlds

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

Event data last updated: Jul 23, 2026, 3:32 AM

UPCOMINGWhen does this event start and end in my timezone?

Upcoming

19d 22h 0m 29s

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29Sec

Start Time

Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 10:00 AM

End Time

Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 8:00 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

Wed, Aug 5, 11:59 PM

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Sydney, Australia

Wed, Aug 5, 9:59 PM

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Upcoming

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Melbourne, Australia

Wed, Aug 5, 9:59 PM

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Upcoming

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Tokyo, Japan

Wed, Aug 5, 8:59 PM

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Upcoming

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Seoul, South Korea

Wed, Aug 5, 8:59 PM

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Upcoming

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Singapore

Wed, Aug 5, 7:59 PM

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Upcoming

19d 14h 0m 29s

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Shanghai, China

Wed, Aug 5, 7:59 PM

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Upcoming

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Hong Kong

Wed, Aug 5, 7:59 PM

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Upcoming

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Perth, Australia

Wed, Aug 5, 7:59 PM

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Upcoming

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Region timezone

Bangkok, Thailand

Wed, Aug 5, 6:59 PM

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Upcoming

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Mumbai, India

Wed, Aug 5, 5:29 PM

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Upcoming

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Dubai, UAE

Wed, Aug 5, 3:59 PM

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Upcoming

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Moscow, Russia

Wed, Aug 5, 2:59 PM

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Upcoming

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Cairo, Egypt

Wed, Aug 5, 2:59 PM

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Upcoming

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Wed, Aug 5, 2:59 PM

EventPokémon XP & 2026 Worlds

Upcoming

19d 19h 0m 29s

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Paris, France

Wed, Aug 5, 1:59 PM

EventPokémon XP & 2026 Worlds

Upcoming

19d 20h 0m 29s

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29Sec

Coords48.855076, 2.345814

Region timezone

Berlin, Germany

Wed, Aug 5, 1:59 PM

EventPokémon XP & 2026 Worlds

Upcoming

19d 20h 0m 29s

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29Sec

Coords52.516991, 13.407505

Region timezone

Rome, Italy

Wed, Aug 5, 1:59 PM

EventPokémon XP & 2026 Worlds

Upcoming

19d 20h 0m 29s

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Madrid, Spain

Wed, Aug 5, 1:59 PM

EventPokémon XP & 2026 Worlds

Upcoming

19d 20h 0m 29s

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Johannesburg, South Africa

Wed, Aug 5, 1:59 PM

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Upcoming

19d 20h 0m 29s

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29Sec

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Region timezone

London, UK

Wed, Aug 5, 12:59 PM

EventPokémon XP & 2026 Worlds

Upcoming

19d 21h 0m 29s

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Dublin, Ireland

Wed, Aug 5, 12:59 PM

EventPokémon XP & 2026 Worlds

Upcoming

19d 21h 0m 29s

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29Sec

Coords53.343987, -6.266908

Your timezone

User's Local Time

Wed, Aug 5, 11:59 AM

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Upcoming

19d 22h 0m 29s

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Wed, Aug 5, 8:59 AM

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Upcoming

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29Sec

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Region timezone

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Wed, Aug 5, 8:59 AM

EventPokémon XP & 2026 Worlds

Upcoming

20d 1h 0m 29s

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Region timezone

New York, USA

Wed, Aug 5, 7:59 AM

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Upcoming

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Region timezone

Toronto, Canada

Wed, Aug 5, 7:59 AM

EventPokémon XP & 2026 Worlds

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Chicago, USA

Wed, Aug 5, 6:59 AM

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Region timezone

Mexico City, Mexico

Wed, Aug 5, 5:59 AM

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Upcoming

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Region timezone

Los Angeles, USA

Wed, Aug 5, 4:59 AM

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Upcoming

20d 5h 0m 29s

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29Sec

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Local TimeTue, Aug 18, 10:00 AM - Mon, Aug 24, 8:00 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 Event event in Pokémon GO?

Event 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 XP & 2026 Worlds

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 XP & 2026 Worlds

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.