Daylight Saving Time in Norfolk Island (2026–2027)
Norfolk Island observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 4 October 2026 and back on 5 April 2026.
UTC+12 schedule
2026
- 5 April 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from UTC+12 (UTC+12) to UTC+11 (UTC+11). Rule: the first Sunday in April.
- 4 October 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+11 (UTC+11) to UTC+12 (UTC+12). Rule: the first Sunday in October.
2027
- 4 April 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from UTC+12 (UTC+12) to UTC+11 (UTC+11). Rule: the first Sunday in April.
- 3 October 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+11 (UTC+11) to UTC+12 (UTC+12). Rule: the first Sunday in October.
Daylight saving time in Norfolk Island: FAQ
When do the clocks go forward in Norfolk Island?
On 4 October 2026 at 01:59 local time, clocks go forward one hour from UTC+11 (UTC+11) to UTC+12 (UTC+12). The rule is the first Sunday in October.
When do the clocks go back in Norfolk Island?
On 5 April 2026 at 02:59 local time, clocks go back one hour from UTC+12 (UTC+12) to UTC+11 (UTC+11). The rule is the first Sunday in April.
Does the whole of Norfolk Island observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Every time zone in Norfolk Island changes its clocks on the same dates.
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.