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New Zealand
Daylight Saving in New Zealand
Clocks go forward one hour at 2am on the last Sunday in September and back one hour at 3am on the first Sunday in April.
| Date | Change | Local time and offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 5 April 2026 | Back 1 hour | 3:00 am → 2:00 am (UTC+13 → UTC+12) |
| Sunday 27 September 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 2:00 am → 3:00 am (UTC+12 → UTC+13) |
| Sunday 4 April 2027 | Back 1 hour | 3:00 am → 2:00 am (UTC+13 → UTC+12) |
| Sunday 26 September 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 2:00 am → 3:00 am (UTC+12 → UTC+13) |
| Sunday 2 April 2028 | Back 1 hour | 3:00 am → 2:00 am (UTC+13 → UTC+12) |
| Sunday 24 September 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 2:00 am → 3:00 am (UTC+12 → UTC+13) |
Who changes their clocks?
All of New Zealand uses daylight time (NZDT) in summer. The Chatham Islands change too and stay 45 minutes ahead of the mainland.
Your phone and computer change automatically. Clocks on ovens, cars and older devices usually need changing by hand.