How to Change the Time in Animal Crossing: Wild World (DS)

You cannot change the in-game clock directly—Animal Crossing: Wild World syncs exclusively with your Nintendo DS system clock. To "time travel," you must change the DS's date/time.

Methods

1. Change the DS System Clock

• Exit to DS main menu → System Settings → Date/Time.
• Set desired date/time, relaunch game.
• Simple but tedious for frequent changes.

2. "Time Travel" (Community Standard Method)

• Save game → Close software → Change DS clock → Restart game.
• Allows skipping ahead/back for events, turnip prices, villager moves, fossils, etc.

Risks & Downsides

• Weeds, Cockroaches, Spoiled Turnips: Large forward jumps punish your town.
• Villagers May Move Out: Unexpectedly, without pinging you.
• Seasonal Events: Can be missed or repeated confusingly.
• Progression Feels Less Organic: The game's charm is real-time pacing.

Tip: If you time travel, do it in small increments (1–2 days) and always save before changing the clock.