how long is one day in minecraft

One full day in Minecraft, which includes both day and night, lasts exactly 20 minutes in real time. This 20-minute cycle is composed of about 10 minutes of daytime, 7 minutes of nighttime, and roughly 1.5 minutes each for sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) transitions. During daytime, hostile mobs burn up in sunlight, and players can safely explore and build. Nighttime is more dangerous as hostile mobs spawn, making it riskier for players outside. The Minecraft day runs about 72 times faster than a real-life day.