The Duskbloods CNT Session Timezone Guide
Five four-hour windows in PDT — converted for global planning.
The Duskbloods Closed Network Test (CNT) runs across five separate four-hour sessions in August 2026. Nintendo publishes the master schedule using Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7). If you live elsewhere, you must convert those anchors before blocking calendar time — especially for sessions that cross midnight or fall on a different calendar date in your region.
This page is a content timezone tool: markdown tables plus a short how-to. It does not auto-detect your locale. Cross-check final times against Nintendo’s official CNT page and your selection email; if anything differs, trust Nintendo.
Master schedule (PDT anchors)
All times below are August 2026 unless noted.
| # | Date (PDT) | PDT window | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri 21 | 3:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. | 4 hours |
| 2 | Fri 21 | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | 4 hours |
| 3 | Sat 22 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 4 hours |
| 4 | Sun 23 | 3:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. | 4 hours |
| 5 | Sun 23 | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | 4 hours |
You may only access the session Nintendo assigns after selection. Do not assume you can hop between windows without explicit permission.
Converted times: EDT, BST, CEST, JST
Use these tables when coordinating with friends or choosing sleep-friendly options during July signup (when Nintendo asks for availability preferences, if offered).
Session 1 — Fri 21, 3:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. PDT
| Zone | Local window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EDT (UTC−4) | 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Fri 21 | East Coast morning |
| BST (UTC+1) | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fri 21 | UK lunchtime block |
| CEST (UTC+2) | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fri 21 | Western Europe afternoon |
| JST (UTC+9) | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Fri 21 | Japan evening prime time |
Session 2 — Fri 21, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. PDT
| Zone | Local window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EDT | 10:00 p.m. Fri 21 – 2:00 a.m. Sat 22 | Crosses midnight |
| BST | 3:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Sat 22 | Early UK morning |
| CEST | 4:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Sat 22 | Early EU morning |
| JST | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sat 22 | Japan midday |
Session 3 — Sat 22, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT
| Zone | Local window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EDT | 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sat 22 | East Coast afternoon |
| BST | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Sat 22 | UK evening |
| CEST | 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Sun 23 | EU late evening; midnight rollover |
| JST | 3:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Sun 23 | Japan early morning |
Session 4 — Sun 23, 3:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. PDT
| Zone | Local window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EDT | 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Sun 23 | East Coast morning |
| BST | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sun 23 | UK Sunday midday |
| CEST | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sun 23 | EU Sunday afternoon |
| JST | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Sun 23 | Japan Sunday evening |
Session 5 — Sun 23, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. PDT
| Zone | Local window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EDT | 10:00 p.m. Sun 23 – 2:00 a.m. Mon 24 | Crosses midnight |
| BST | 3:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Mon 24 | Early UK Monday |
| CEST | 4:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Mon 24 | Early EU Monday |
| JST | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mon 24 | Japan Monday midday |
How to convert any other timezone manually
Follow this repeatable method so you are not dependent on a single city’s examples:
- Start from PDT. Write the official start and end in 24-hour form (e.g., 03:00–07:00).
- Compute offset from UTC. PDT is UTC−7. Convert to UTC by adding seven hours.
- Apply your zone’s offset. Example: Central European Summer Time (CEST) is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of PDT.
- Shift calendar dates when hours roll past 24:00. Sessions 2, 3, and 5 commonly land on a different local date.
- Verify with two sources — this page plus Nintendo — the day before preload.
Worked example (Session 3 for AEST)
Session 3 starts 11:00 a.m. PDT on Sat 22.
- 11:00 a.m. PDT → 6:00 p.m. UTC (add 7 hours)
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) → 4:00 a.m. Sun 23 local start
- Four-hour duration → 4:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Sun 23 AEST
Players in Australia should expect early-morning tests for several PDT daytime slots.
Planning tips for a four-hour CNT block
Arrive early within your window. Nintendo network tests typically evaluate login spikes at session open; joining late eats playable minutes.
- Sleep: For Session 2 or 5 in EU/JP-adjacent zones, decide beforehand whether you will nap or swap to a friendlier session preference during signup.
- Network: Use the most stable connection available — wired LAN to the dock if possible. See Network Test requirements.
- Hardware: Charge Joy-Con 2 or Pro Controller batteries; keep the console updated before August 18, 2026 preload if selected.
- Household calendar: Four hours is short but contiguous; mark “do not schedule” on shared calendars.
- NDA and capture rules: Nintendo’s CNT FAQ historically restricts streaming and screenshots; plan note-taking on paper instead of broadcast overlays.
Choosing a session during signup
If Nintendo’s form asks for preferred slots, weigh:
| Priority | Favor sessions where local time is… |
|---|---|
| Lowest latency experiments | Evening in your region (often Sessions 1 or 4 for JST, Session 3 for BST) |
| Minimal sleep disruption | Avoid local 3:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m. blocks unless you are night-shift aligned |
| Playing with friends | Match the table above; do not assume cross-region partying without official confirmation |
Selection is not guaranteed even with perfect planning. Completing the CNT Checklist remains the first gate.
Related pages
- Tools Hub — overview of all helpers
- Network Test schedule — official milestones and application dates
- How to prepare for the network test — gameplay goals inside your window
- News hub — June/July 2026 CNT announcement context
When the CNT ends, revisit this page only if Nintendo adds make-up sessions or changes anchors — we will update tables rather than leaving stale conversions online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers drawn from official Network Test and Creator’s Voice details.
Why use PDT as the reference timezone?
Nintendo's North American scheduling for The Duskbloods CNT lists Pacific Daylight Time first. Converting from PDT keeps wiki tables aligned with the official post.
Can I play in more than one session?
Only if Nintendo assigns multiple windows or states otherwise in your selection email. Assume one assigned four-hour block unless confirmed.
Do daylight saving rules affect these conversions?
Yes, if your country shifts offsets on different dates than the US or EU. August 2026 falls during PDT, EDT, BST, CEST, and JST as listed; double-check if you live outside those zones.
What if my converted time crosses midnight?
Use the local date shown in the Notes column. Sessions 2 and 5 often span two calendar days on US East Coast and European time zones.
Where is the interactive calculator?
This wiki page is a static table tool by design. Use the manual how-to section for zones not listed, or a trusted world clock with UTC as an intermediate step.