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When do the clocks change in New Zealand?
Time in Wellington now
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In most of New Zealand, including Wellington, 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: Chatham (Apr 5, Sep 27). See the table below.
New Zealand clock changes 2026
| Date | Area | Clocks go | Local time | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Apr 5, 2026 | Auckland | Back 1 hour | 03:00 → 02:00 | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| Sun, Sep 27, 2026 | Auckland | Forward 1 hour | 02:00 → 03:00 | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Sun, Apr 5, 2026 | Chatham | Back 1 hour | 03:45 → 02:45 | UTC+12:45 |
| Sun, Sep 27, 2026 | Chatham | Forward 1 hour | 02:45 → 03:45 | UTC+13:45 |
New Zealand clock changes 2027
| Date | Area | Clocks go | Local time | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Apr 4, 2027 | Auckland | Back 1 hour | 03:00 → 02:00 | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 | Auckland | Forward 1 hour | 02:00 → 03:00 | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Sun, Apr 4, 2027 | Chatham | Back 1 hour | 03:45 → 02:45 | UTC+12:45 |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 | Chatham | Forward 1 hour | 02:45 → 03:45 | UTC+13:45 |
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Questions people ask
When do the clocks change in New Zealand?
In most of New Zealand, including Wellington, 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: Chatham (Apr 5, Sep 27). See the table below.
Does New Zealand have daylight saving time?
Yes. In most of New Zealand, including Wellington, 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 New Zealand in?
New Zealand uses UTC+12, UTC+12:45, UTC+13, UTC+13:45 during the year. See the current time in New Zealand.
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.