As the curtains close on Diablo 4's sixth season, the Season of Hatred Rising, which began in October 2024, players are eagerly anticipating the next chapter. The upcoming seventh season, dubbed the Season of Witchcraft, is on the horizon, and this guide provides all the crucial details about its start date and time.
Before diving into the new season, fans can get a sneak peek during the Diablo 4 Developer Update Livestream scheduled for January 16 at 11am PST. This event will shed more light on what to expect from Season 7.
Diablo 4: Season 7 Start Date & Time
The Season of Witchcraft, Diablo 4's seventh season, is slated to commence on Tuesday, January 21 at 10am PST. Below is the start time converted to various time zones, ensuring players worldwide know exactly when they can jump into the new seasonal content:
Time Zone | Diablo 4 Season 7 Start Time |
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PST (UTC-8) | January 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM |
MT (UTC-7) | January 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM |
CST (UTC-6) | January 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM |
EST (UTC-5) | January 21, 2025 at 01:00 PM |
BRT (UTC-3) | January 21, 2025 at 03:00 PM |
GMT (UTC+0) | January 21, 2025 at 06:00 PM |
CET (UTC+1) | January 21, 2025 at 07:00 PM |
EET (UTC+2) | January 21, 2025 at 08:00 PM |
CST (UTC+8) | January 22, 2025 at 02:00 AM |
JST (UTC+9) | January 22, 2025 at 03:00 AM |
AEDT (UTC+11) | January 22, 2025 at 05:00 AM |
NZDT (UTC+13) | January 22, 2025 at 07:00 AM |
New Content in Diablo 4 Season 7
The Season of Witchcraft brings a host of fresh content for players to explore. At the heart of Season 7 is a new Seasonal Questline focused on the Witches of Hawezar and the Tree of Whispers. This storyline will unlock the powers of Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth & Decay witchcraft, allowing players to weave these seasonal abilities into their preferred builds.
In addition to the questline, the Season of Witchcraft introduces Occult Gems, new socketables that enhance the witchcraft powers. These gems can be obtained by collaborating with Gelena at the Tree of Whispers, emphasizing the importance of this location in Season 7.

The Season of Witchcraft Battle Pass, featuring 90 Reward Tiers, will also debut with the start of Season 7. Like previous seasons, it offers both a free and a premium track, catering to players seeking new cosmetic items and rewards.
Lastly, the Armory, a new permanent feature, will launch with Season 7. This addition allows players to effortlessly switch between different builds, adding another layer of excitement to the upcoming season.