diff --git a/code/modules/events/abductor.dm b/code/modules/events/abductor.dm
index 7b115409138..34e43fdbd9b 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/abductor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/abductor.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@
 	max_occurrences = 1
 
 	min_players = 5
-	earliest_start = 18000 // 30 min
 
 	gamemode_blacklist = list("nuclear","wizard","revolution","abduction")