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The next Fortnite event is around the corner! Shortly after Epic Games released the v31.30 update, leakers discovered event files. Once servers got back up, the in-game timer for the event appeared. Once the timer hits zero, the event will begin. Due to this, make sure you get into the game at least 30 minutes before the end of the timer.
In this article, we will reveal when the next Fortnite event begins in your region.
When does the next Fortnite event start in my region?
The upcoming event will begin on Saturday, October 5, at 2 PM Eastern Time. This means that the event will also take place on Saturday in certain regions, such as Asia and Oceania. If you’re not sure when it begins in your region, here are start dates and times for many places in the world.
| Time zone | Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time | Saturday, 11 AM |
| Mountain Time | Saturday, 12 PM |
| Central Time | Saturday, 1 PM |
| Eastern Time | Saturday, 2 PM |
| UTC / GMT | Saturday, 6 PM |
| British Time | Saturday, 7 PM |
| Central European Time | Saturday, 8 PM |
| India Standard Time | Saturday, 11:30 PM |
| China Standard Time | Sunday, 2 AM |
| Japan Standard Time | Sunday, 3 AM |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sunday, 4 AM |
| New Zealand Daylight Time | Sunday, 7 AM |
If your time zone is not listed above, please use this link to check when the event starts in your region. Once you open the link, it will automatically check your time zone and show you the start date and time.
When does the Fortnite event begin in the US?
The United States has four major time zones. Players in Pacific Time will get an event on early Saturday at 11 AM, while those in Mountain Time will get it at noon. The event begins at 1 PM for players from Central Time and at 2 PM Eastern Time.
Fortnite event start time in the UK
Fortnite players from the United Kingdom will be able to witness the new event on Saturday at 7 PM.
Fortnite event countdown
If you are still unsure when the next Fortnite event begins in your region, you can use our countdown. Just like the in-game timer, when the countdown hits zero, the event will begin.
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