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When do the clocks change in Antarctica?
Time in McMurdo now
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In most of Antarctica, including McMurdo, clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time; clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time. In 2027: back 1 hour on Sunday, April 4; forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 26.
Some areas follow different dates: Troll (Mar 29, Oct 25). See the table below. Not all of Antarctica changes: Casey, Davis, DumontDUrville, Mawson, Palmer and other areas stay on the same time all year.
Antarctica clock changes 2026
| Date | Area | Clocks go | Local time | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Apr 5, 2026 | McMurdo | Back 1 hour | 03:00 → 02:00 | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| Sun, Sep 27, 2026 | McMurdo | Forward 1 hour | 02:00 → 03:00 | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Sun, Mar 29, 2026 | Troll | Forward 2 hours | 01:00 → 03:00 | UTC+2 |
| Sun, Oct 25, 2026 | Troll | Back 2 hours | 03:00 → 01:00 | UTC+0 |
Antarctica clock changes 2027
| Date | Area | Clocks go | Local time | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Apr 4, 2027 | McMurdo | Back 1 hour | 03:00 → 02:00 | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 | McMurdo | Forward 1 hour | 02:00 → 03:00 | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | Troll | Forward 2 hours | 01:00 → 03:00 | UTC+2 |
| Sun, Oct 31, 2027 | Troll | Back 2 hours | 03:00 → 01:00 | UTC+0 |
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Questions people ask
When do the clocks change in Antarctica?
In most of Antarctica, including McMurdo, clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time; clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time. In 2027: back 1 hour on Sunday, April 4; forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 26. Some areas follow different dates: Troll (Mar 29, Oct 25). See the table below. Not all of Antarctica changes: Casey, Davis, DumontDUrville, Mawson, Palmer and other areas stay on the same time all year.
Does Antarctica have daylight saving time?
Yes. In most of Antarctica, including McMurdo, clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time; clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time. In 2027: back 1 hour on Sunday, April 4; forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 26.
What time zone is Antarctica in?
Antarctica uses UTC−3, UTC+0, UTC+2, UTC+3, UTC+5, UTC+7, UTC+8, UTC+10, UTC+12, UTC+13 during the year. See the current time in Antarctica.
Source: IANA time zone database, version 2026e, the same data phones and computers use. History is shown from 1970, the period the database documents reliably.