It's Stardew Time
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #184 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Credit to user trashcan9 for the original work.
Credit to myself CabooseSage, for any bugs introduced since reuploading. Please let me know if you have any problems, this is a hobby project mostly maintained for friends, but I am happy to look into any bugs. Additionally, I am open to contributions on the here: GitHub: It's Stardew Time!
The text below is the original mod description. Parts may be out of date or incorrect. Let me know if any part is confusing or needs updating.
This mod adds features to control the speed of time, including how fast time flows and whether time should stop in specified locations. It also works in multiplayer, and provides different methods of how pausing should function in multiplayer.
Features
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[]Machines can optionally continue processing while paused.
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]Pause during multiplayer based on configurable conditions.[]Any: Time will pause for all players when time should pause for any one player e.g. when any player is in a menu, talking to NPCs, or in an event.
[]All: Time will pause for all players when time should pause for all players.
[]Host: Time will pause for all players when time should pause for the host player.
[]Half: Time will pause for all players when time should pause for at least half of all players.
[]Majority: Time will pause for all players when time should pause for more than half of all players.
[]Fair: (default) Time will pause for all players when the time should pause for the player who has requested the least amount of pause time so far during the current day. (similar to 'auto' mode from the MultiPause mod)
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]Slow time based on the number of players that should have time paused e.g. slow to half speed in a 2 player game when one player has a chest open.[]Allow players to vote on when to pause.
[]Maintains buffs, player HPs, monster HPs, freezes monsters while game is paused.
[]Slow time based on location e.g. if you want to slow time while inside your Farm House.
[]Freeze time in specified locations e.g. if you want to freeze time at the Night Market.
[]Freeze time at a specified time e.g. if you want to freeze time before passing out.
[]Optional 24 hour time format.
[]Configuration option to update clock display every minute (instead of every 10 minutes).
Install
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI.
[]Download this mod and unzip it into Stardew Valley/Mods.
[]Run the game using SMAPI.
How to use
[*]The default settings will slow time while indoors to 50%, while outdoors to 80%, and leave time speed in mines/dungeons unmodified. T
It's Stardew Time is a gameplay mod that gives players control over time flow in Stardew Valley, allowing pausing and freezing, with location-based settings and multiplayer coordination options. With 149 endorsements and 70,599 downloads, it's a popular tool for players who want to manage their in-game schedule more flexibly.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download count (70,599) shows real demand for time control
- Multiplayer support is a big plus for co-op groups
- Location-based settings give you fine control over when time stops
⚠️ Cons
- Only 149 endorsements compared to downloads—could be underrated or underappreciated
- Last updated March 2026—might not be compatible with future game patches
For Stardew Valley players who want to take the pressure off the in-game clock, whether you're a perfectionist trying to finish tasks or a multiplayer group that wants to sync time. Skip if you prefer the vanilla time pressure or want a mod with more complex time manipulation features.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using SMAPI, make sure to install the mod into the Mods folder and launch the game with SMAPI to ensure it loads.
- In multiplayer, coordinate with your friends on which time settings to use to avoid confusion—test in single player first.
- Experiment with location-based settings to pause time only in specific areas like the mines or your farm.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Caboose Sage
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Downloads
- 70,599
- Endorsements
- 149
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 3/4/2026
- Updated
- 3/10/2026
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