Fortnite Power Hour: When Is the Next Gold and Gummy Hours
The next Fortnite Power Hour is the Gold and Gummy Hours on July 4, 2026. Two sessions run back to back — the first kicks off at 2 PM ET and the second at 9 PM ET. Each session runs for two hours following the Chapter 7 Season 3 schedule overhaul that doubled the duration from one hour to two.
Power Hours run on a weekly schedule with Epic switching up which Sprites get boosted each time. The timings stay consistent across regions regardless of which Sprite type is featured.

Source: Fortnite Gold and Gummy Hours — Official / Epic Games
Fortnite Gold and Gummy Hours Start Times by Region
Full Regional Schedule for July 4 2026
Here are the exact start and end times for both sessions across every major region:
| Region | Session 1 | Session 2 |
| US West (PT) | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| US Central (CT) | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| US East (ET) | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| UK (BST) | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM – 4:00 AM (July 5) |
| Europe (CEST) | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM – 5:00 AM (July 5) |
| Middle East (GST) | 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM (July 5) |
| India (IST) | 11:30 PM – 1:30 AM | 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM (July 5) |
| Japan (JST) | 3:00 AM – 5:00 AM (July 5) | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (July 5) |
| Australia (AEST) | 4:00 AM – 6:00 AM (July 5) | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (July 5) |
What Changes During the Fortnite Gold and Gummy Hours
All Gameplay Modifiers for the Gold and Gummy Hours
The Gold and Gummy Hours bring specific changes to the game that only last for the duration of each session. Here is everything different during the event:
- Gold Sprites and Gummy Sprites spawn more frequently across the map
- All players start each match with a Mythic Goldfish and a Self-Revive Device
- Hitting an enemy with the Mythic Goldfish launches them into the air
- Eliminating an enemy with the Mythic Goldfish drops a large amount of Gold Bars
- Sprite level-ups happen faster at Campfires during the event window
The Mythic Goldfish mechanic adds a chaotic layer on top of the standard Sprite farming loop. Players who focus on eliminations with the Goldfish can stack Gold Bars fast, which makes the event useful for both Sprite collection and resource building at the same time.
Why Fortnite Power Hours Matter for Sprite Collection
Boosted Spawn Rates Make a Real Difference
Sprites in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 take time to collect and level up. Power Hours are the fastest window to make progress because the boosted spawn rates during the event mean more chances to find the featured Sprite type in a shorter session than normal farming would allow.
Gold Sprites specifically are harder to find outside of Power Hours. Running the full two-hour session on July 4 is worth doing for any player still building out their Gold or Gummy Sprite collection before the season ends.
Final Thoughts
The Fortnite Gold and Gummy Hours run on July 4, 2026 at 2 PM ET and 9 PM ET. Two two-hour sessions, boosted Gold and Gummy Sprite spawns, Mythic Goldfish for every player, and faster Campfire level-ups. Mark the time for the correct region and queue in — the Mythic Goldfish mechanic alone makes this one of the more chaotic Power Hours of the season.
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