Staking Ethereum doesn’t have a specific duration tied to the amount of ETH, such as staking 1 ETH. Instead, staking involves locking up a minimum of 32 ETH to become a validator. If you have less than 32 ETH, you can participate in staking pools, which allow you to stake any amount and still earn rewards. The staking process itself begins as soon as your ETH is deposited into the staking contract and the validator setup is complete. However, the time to start earning rewards can vary based on the network’s current conditions and the activation queue for new validators.