In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know for how to wait and pass time while playing Starfield.
The day and night cycle in Starfield is an immersive experience that also impacts different missions and areas in the game. Just like other Bethesda titles, Starfield allows players to wait and pass the time. This allows you to easily get through objectives. This option is not directly available through controls.
How to Pass Time in Starfield
You need to find places to sit around while playing Starfield in order to wait and pass the time. This includes benches, sofas, chairs, etc. These locations allow you to change the in-game time and trigger the wait mechanic.
- Find a chair, bench, sofa, etc.
- Get close enough, then press E on the keyboard or A on the Xbox controller. This will make your character sit.
- The screen will prompt you with the option to wait.
- Open the wait option by pressing B on the keyboard or Y on the Xbox controller.
- You will see the local time displayed, then you can use the slide to adjust the time passing accordingly.
Players can wait and pass time in Starfield for up to 24 hours. This will allow you to pass through missions that are only accessible at certain times throughout the game. You can also manipulate the time by sleeping on your bed on your ship, outpost, or lodge. It also allows you to farm XP.
Starfield is an action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and initially released worldwide in 2023 for PC and Xbox Series X|S.
