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Daylight Saving Time in New Zealand (2026–2027)

New Zealand observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 27 September 2026 and back on 5 April 2026.

NZDT schedule

Used in Auckland, Manukau, Wellington, Christchurch.

2026

  • 5 April 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12). Rule: the first Sunday in April.
  • 27 September 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NZST (UTC+12) to NZDT (UTC+13). Rule: the last Sunday in September.

2027

  • 4 April 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12). Rule: the first Sunday in April.
  • 26 September 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NZST (UTC+12) to NZDT (UTC+13). Rule: the last Sunday in September.

UTC+13:45 schedule

2026

  • 5 April 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 03:44 local time, from UTC+13:45 (UTC+13:45) to UTC+12:45 (UTC+12:45). Rule: the first Sunday in April.
  • 27 September 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:44 local time, from UTC+12:45 (UTC+12:45) to UTC+13:45 (UTC+13:45). Rule: the last Sunday in September.

2027

  • 4 April 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 03:44 local time, from UTC+13:45 (UTC+13:45) to UTC+12:45 (UTC+12:45). Rule: the first Sunday in April.
  • 26 September 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:44 local time, from UTC+12:45 (UTC+12:45) to UTC+13:45 (UTC+13:45). Rule: the last Sunday in September.

Daylight saving time in New Zealand: FAQ

When do the clocks go forward in New Zealand?

On 27 September 2026 at 01:59 local time, clocks go forward one hour from NZST (UTC+12) to NZDT (UTC+13). The rule is the last Sunday in September.

When do the clocks go back in New Zealand?

On 5 April 2026 at 02:59 local time, clocks go back one hour from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12). The rule is the first Sunday in April.

Does the whole of New Zealand observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Every time zone in New Zealand changes its clocks on the same dates.

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.