diff --git a/apps/2024/src/components/landing/timeline/data.json b/apps/2024/src/components/landing/timeline/data.json
index 2032f60..bd2afc1 100644
--- a/apps/2024/src/components/landing/timeline/data.json
+++ b/apps/2024/src/components/landing/timeline/data.json
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
     "date": "6 Oct",
     "title": "1st Round",
     "description": "The real battle begins today! Showcase your scripting skills and secure a spot in the next round.",
-    "time": "10:00 IST"
+    "time": "09:30 IST"
   },
   {
     "date": "10 Oct",
diff --git a/apps/2024/src/constants/dates.js b/apps/2024/src/constants/dates.js
index 73087bd..8fb2fe1 100644
--- a/apps/2024/src/constants/dates.js
+++ b/apps/2024/src/constants/dates.js
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 export const CURRENT_YEAR = 2024;
 export const TIME_REGISTRATION_CLOSING = 'September 29, 2024 23:59:00';
 export const TIME_AWARENESS_SESSION_START = 'September 13, 2024 19:00:00';
-export const TIME_FIRST_ROUND_START = 'October 6, 2024 10:00:00';
+export const TIME_FIRST_ROUND_START = 'October 6, 2024 09:30:00';