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Event data last updated: Sep 16, 2026, 9:01 AM
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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 in Pokémon GO?
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
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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
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- 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.