Smooth Night
by Kurasava_yep
Players who find nights in Minecraft too abrupt can use Smooth Night, a Fabric mod that replaces the instant jump to morning with a gradual, adjustable night skip.
What it does
When enough players sleep, Smooth Night shifts the clock toward morning over time instead of cutting straight to daylight. The speed of that shift can be adjusted in the config, so the transition can be quick or slow. A separate option controls whether the weather clears when morning arrives.
Smooth Night needs Fabric API to run. Its server side is required, while the client side is optional, so a server owner installs it and players can join without it. Mod Menu integration lets a player open the settings through a menu rather than editing files. The mod is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, is open source, and is published for Fabric across 13 release versions, 1.21 – 26.3.
Key features
Gradual night skip
Night passes as a continuous shift toward morning rather than an immediate cut to daylight.
Adjustable skip speed
The speed of the night skip can be set in the config, so a server can tune the pacing to its players.
Weather clearing option
A toggle decides whether rain and storms end when the morning arrives, and it can be turned off.
Mod Menu settings screen
With Mod Menu installed, the options open in a graphical screen instead of a text file.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Multiplayer servers
Server owners who want sleeping to feel less abrupt can enable the gradual skip for everyone online.
Atmospheric survival
Players who want night to feel like a passage of time can slow the skip so the change is visible.
Who it’s for: Server owners running Fabric who want a softer night transition, and players who prefer a slower morning. Single-player players can install it on their own world as well.
How it compares
Sleep Anytime You Want is a Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt mod for 1.21.6 – 26.3 that is server-side required and client optional, under the MIT License and open source, so it covers more loaders. Sleep Poll is a Fabric mod for 1.21.4 – 26.3 that is server-side only, is not open source, and is released under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth Night | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-10-15 |
| Sleep Anytime You Want | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.6 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-10-01 |
| Sleep Poll | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-10-13 |
Questions
Does Smooth Night need Fabric API?
Does a player need Smooth Night to join a server that runs it?
Which versions are covered?
In the catalog
Smooth Night is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,052 Adventure mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Smooth Night is a Minecraft mod that introduces a smooth and realistic night skip! Instead of an instant transition, the night gradually shifts into morning, creating a more immersive experience. Bring a touch of elegance to your nights with Smooth Night! 🌙
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/smooth-night
- Owner
- Kurasava_yep
- Published
- 2024-12-07
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-15
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15