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 runs on local time: it lasts three hours (usually 2:00–5:00 PM) and starts at the same clock time in every time zone, so it begins first in the Pacific islands and rolls westward around the world. PokéEvent's Community Day page shows the next date and a countdown for your own time zone.

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 from IANA time zone data for each region, and local-time events such as Community Day are shown at their advertised clock time in every zone. Event times are compiled from public event announcements and community listings; if a time looks wrong, email hello@pokemongoevents.com.

Witch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour (Nov 5)

When does Witch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour start?

Witch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour starts on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM local time and ends on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM local time. It is a local-time event, so it begins at the same clock time in every time zone, rolling out from the Pacific islands westward.

Starts: Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM local time
Ends: Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM local time

See every upcoming Spotlight Hour on the Spotlight Hour schedule.

Event times are compiled from public Pokémon GO event announcements and community event listings. Confirm details in the official Pokémon GO app or on pokemongo.com/news.

Event data last updated: Oct 20, 2026, 4:29 AM

UPCOMINGWhen does this event start and end in my timezone?

Upcoming

16d 12h 26m 26s

16Days

12Hrs

26Min

26Sec

Start Time

Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 6:00 PM

End Time

Thu, Nov 5, 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

Tue, Oct 20, 6:33 PM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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26Min

26Sec

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Region timezone

Sydney, Australia

Tue, Oct 20, 4:33 PM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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26Sec

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Region timezone

Melbourne, Australia

Tue, Oct 20, 4:33 PM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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16Days

01Hrs

26Min

26Sec

Coords-37.815114, 144.966514

Region timezone

Tokyo, Japan

Tue, Oct 20, 2:33 PM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Seoul, South Korea

Tue, Oct 20, 2:33 PM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Singapore

Tue, Oct 20, 1:33 PM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Shanghai, China

Tue, Oct 20, 1:33 PM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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16Days

04Hrs

26Min

26Sec

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Region timezone

Hong Kong

Tue, Oct 20, 1:33 PM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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16Days

04Hrs

26Min

26Sec

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Region timezone

Perth, Australia

Tue, Oct 20, 1:33 PM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Bangkok, Thailand

Tue, Oct 20, 12:33 PM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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26Min

26Sec

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Region timezone

Mumbai, India

Tue, Oct 20, 11:03 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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26Sec

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Region timezone

Dubai, UAE

Tue, Oct 20, 9:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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26Sec

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Region timezone

Moscow, Russia

Tue, Oct 20, 8:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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26Sec

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Region timezone

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Tue, Oct 20, 8:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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26Sec

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Region timezone

Cairo, Egypt

Tue, Oct 20, 8:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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10Hrs

26Min

26Sec

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Region timezone

Johannesburg, South Africa

Tue, Oct 20, 7:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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26Sec

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Region timezone

Paris, France

Tue, Oct 20, 7:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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26Min

26Sec

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Region timezone

Berlin, Germany

Tue, Oct 20, 7:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Rome, Italy

Tue, Oct 20, 7:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Madrid, Spain

Tue, Oct 20, 7:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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16Days

11Hrs

26Min

26Sec

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Your timezone

User's Local Time

Tue, Oct 20, 5:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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12Hrs

26Min

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Region timezone

London, UK

Tue, Oct 20, 6:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Dublin, Ireland

Tue, Oct 20, 6:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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26Sec

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Region timezone

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tue, Oct 20, 2:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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26Sec

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Region timezone

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tue, Oct 20, 2:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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Region timezone

New York, USA

Tue, Oct 20, 1:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Toronto, Canada

Tue, Oct 20, 1:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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26Sec

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Region timezone

Chicago, USA

Tue, Oct 20, 12:33 AM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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Region timezone

Mexico City, Mexico

Mon, Oct 19, 11:33 PM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

16d 18h 26m 26s

16Days

18Hrs

26Min

26Sec

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Region timezone

Los Angeles, USA

Mon, Oct 19, 10:33 PM

Spotlight HourWitch Hat Teddiursa Spotlight Hour

Upcoming

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16Days

20Hrs

26Min

26Sec

Coords34.053360, -118.242341

More Spotlight Hour

Other upcoming Spotlight Hour events

Spotlight Hour

Noibat Spotlight Hour

Local TimeThu, Nov 26 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Spotlight Hour

Gastly Spotlight Hour

Local TimeThu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Spotlight Hour

Morelull Spotlight Hour

Local TimeThu, Oct 22 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Where can I find more information about this event?

Official Pokémon GO news nianticlabs.com

How we track this event

Event times are compiled from public Pokémon GO event announcements and community event listings. Regional start times are calculated from IANA timezone identifiers and recalculated on every page load. If you spot a discrepancy, email hello@pokemongoevents.com.

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

Witch Hat Teddiursa 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 Witch Hat Teddiursa 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 runs on local time: it lasts three hours (usually 2:00–5:00 PM) and starts at the same clock time in every time zone, so it begins first in the Pacific islands and rolls westward around the world. PokéEvent's Community Day page shows the next date and a countdown for your own time zone.
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 from IANA time zone data for each region, and local-time events such as Community Day are shown at their advertised clock time in every zone. Event times are compiled from public event announcements and community listings; if a time looks wrong, email hello@pokemongoevents.com.