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Daylight saving time in New Zealand
In 2026, clocks in New Zealand go forward on Sunday, September 27, 2026 and back on Sunday, April 5, 2026. In 2027, they go forward on Sunday, September 26, 2027 and back on Sunday, April 4, 2027.
Clock change dates
| Year | Clocks go forward | Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, September 27 2:00 AM → 3:00 AM | Sunday, April 5 3:00 AM → 2:00 AM |
| 2027 | Sunday, September 26 2:00 AM → 3:00 AM | Sunday, April 4 3:00 AM → 2:00 AM |
Times are local wall-clock times in Auckland.
The rules
New Zealand Daylight Time starts on the last Sunday in September at 2:00 AM and ends on the first Sunday in April at 3:00 AM.
Questions
When does daylight saving time end in 2026 in New Zealand?
Clocks go back one hour on Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 3:00 AM to 2:00 AM.
When does daylight saving time start in 2027 in New Zealand?
Clocks go forward one hour on Sunday, September 26, 2027, from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM.
Do I lose or gain an hour of sleep?
When clocks go forward you lose an hour of sleep that night; when they go back you gain one. Phones and computers change automatically.