Quick answer: Fortnite Captain’s Day starts at 9 AM ET on Sunday, which is 7:30 PM IST, and Epic says it runs for 24 hours. Lil Uzi Vert takes over on November 8, Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto on November 15, and Oscar on November 22. Epic also lists November 12, but hasn’t said what drops that day.
By Ashish Sharma · Updated November 8, 2026 · How we checked: we read Epic’s Treasure Hunters season post and Polygon’s schedule from Epic’s patch notes on November 8, then converted every time to IST ourselves (ET is UTC−5 until March, India is UTC+5:30).
In Short
- Every Sunday Captain’s Day goes live at 7:30 PM IST, not in the afternoon like it does in Europe.
- Saturday Treasure Hours land in the middle of the night and on Sunday morning in India, so the 7:30 AM slot is the one to plan for.
- Mastery Mondays begin at 7:30 PM IST, right as each Captain’s Day ends.
- November 12 is on Epic’s list, but no captain has been named for it.
When is each Fortnite Captain’s Day?
Sundays, November 8, 15 and 22, plus a listed day on Thursday, November 12. Epic’s season post says Captain’s Days fall “on November 8, 12, 15, and 22”. Here’s what each one brings, according to Epic and Polygon:
| Date | Captain | What arrives | Start in India |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 (done) | A$AP Rocky | Shock Rocket, Lil’ Flacko Sprite | 7:30 PM IST |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Lil Uzi Vert | Lil’ SMG, Lil’ Uzi Vert Jr. Sprite, Cursed Sprites, Map Fragment 2 | 7:30 PM IST |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Not announced | Epic lists the day but hasn’t given details | Unconfirmed |
| Sun, Nov 15 | Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto | Take over the resort, returning weapons and a leek you can wield | 7:30 PM IST (expected) |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Oscar | Arrives with his own ship; Modular Frenzy Auto Shotgun | 7:30 PM IST (expected) |
Epic only printed an hour for the November 1 and November 8 Captain’s Days. Polygon says each one starts at 9 AM ET, so later Sundays should follow the same 7:30 PM IST slot, but treat that as expected rather than confirmed until Epic posts it.
What time is Captain’s Day in my time zone?
9 AM ET is 2 PM GMT, which is 7:30 PM in India. We converted the start for the regions our readers play in most:
| Region | Start time |
|---|---|
| US West (PT) | 6 AM Sunday |
| US East (ET) | 9 AM Sunday |
| UK (GMT) | 2 PM Sunday |
| Central Europe (CET) | 3 PM Sunday |
| UAE (GST) | 6 PM Sunday |
| India (IST) | 7:30 PM Sunday |
| Singapore and Philippines | 10 PM Sunday |
| Japan (JST) | 11 PM Sunday |
| Sydney (AEDT) | 1 AM Monday |
What does Lil Uzi Vert’s Captain’s Day add?
A boss fight at the Stronghold that drops the Lil’ SMG and the Lil’ Uzi Vert Jr. Sprite. Epic’s Captain’s Day post, as reported by GGRecon, says the Lil’ SMG fires faster the longer you hold the trigger and gives you a speed boost. The Sprite triggers a Chug Splash when you restore shields, and its variants drop more often for the full 24 hours. Cursed Sprites start appearing and the season’s second Map Fragment washes ashore.
If you want the skin rather than the boss, Lil Uzi Vert reaches the Item Shop on November 12. Epic hasn’t announced the V-Bucks price.
When are Treasure Hours and Mastery Mondays in India?
Treasure Hours fall on Saturdays and Mastery Mondays start at 7:30 PM IST. Epic’s November 7 Treasure Hours ran 2 to 4 PM and 9 to 11 PM ET. In India that’s 12:30 to 2:30 AM and 7:30 to 9:30 AM on Sunday, so Indian players get one late-night and one breakfast slot. Epic hasn’t confirmed later Saturdays will use the same hours, so check the in-game Treasure tab on Friday.
| Weekly event | US time | India time |
|---|---|---|
| Treasure Hours (Nov 7 slots) | Sat 2–4 PM and 9–11 PM ET | Sun 12:30–2:30 AM and 7:30–9:30 AM IST |
| Captain’s Day | Sun 9 AM ET | Sun 7:30 PM IST |
| Mastery Monday | Mon 9 AM ET | Mon 7:30 PM IST |
Is the Captain’s Day schedule final?
Not fully. The November 12 entry is the open question. It’s in Epic’s season post, but Polygon notes the patch notes and the in-game Treasure screen don’t mention it, so it may just mark the Lil Uzi Vert Shop drop and Teto’s Music Pass. We’ll update this page when Epic says more. The season wraps up with the Chapter 7 end event on Saturday, December 5.
Play something free between drops
Waiting for 7:30 PM? These shooters run free in your browser on Gipcus, no download:
- Krunker.io: fast arena FPS with quick matches.
- Venge: team shooter with abilities.
- Battles of Seas: pirate ship fights, if Treasure Hunters put you in the mood.
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FAQ
What time does Fortnite Captain’s Day start in India?
9 AM ET, which is 7:30 PM IST on Sunday. India doesn’t change its clocks, and the US is on standard time until March, so it stays 7:30 PM IST for the rest of the Treasure Hunters season.
How long does a Fortnite Captain’s Day last?
Epic’s Captain’s Day post for Lil Uzi Vert says the event runs for 24 hours, so it ends around 7:30 PM IST on Monday.
Who is the next Fortnite captain?
After Lil Uzi Vert on November 8, Cap’n Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto take over on Sunday, November 15, and Oscar arrives on Sunday, November 22.
Is there a Captain’s Day on November 12?
Epic’s season post lists November 12 as a Captain’s Day, but it hasn’t said what happens that day. Lil Uzi Vert’s Item Shop skin and Kasane Teto’s Music Pass do arrive on November 12.
When do Fortnite Treasure Hours happen in India?
Treasure Hours are on Saturdays. Epic’s November 7 slots were 2 to 4 PM and 9 to 11 PM ET, which is 12:30 to 2:30 AM and 7:30 to 9:30 AM IST on Sunday. Epic hasn’t confirmed later Saturdays use the same hours.
When does Fortnite Treasure Hunters end?
Epic has scheduled the Chapter 7 end event for Saturday, December 5. It hasn’t announced the exact time yet.
Sources: Epic Games: Fortnite Treasure Hunters season post; Polygon: Captain’s Day schedule; GGRecon on Epic’s Lil Uzi Vert Captain’s Day post. Time conversions are Gipcus calculations. See our editorial policy.
About the author: Ashish Sharma runs Gipcus and writes about game launches, live events and the free browser games on the site.
