Being an owl, Blathers sleeps during daytime, even while tending to the museum, and will always wake up at 6 PM.

Can you watch blathers wake up?

Given his nocturnal nature as an owl, Blathers sleeps during the daytime at his post in the Museum, though players can still wake him up to donate to the Museum. ... Blathers was seen on the cover of Animal Crossing, standing on the roof.

How long does it take for blathers to show up?

It'll only take two days, after which you can hang out with Blathers. Once Blathers is in town, he'll ask you to donate 15 new items to be displayed, these can be fossils, bugs or fish.