DST in New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT)
Daylight Saving Time schedule, clock change dates, and UTC offsets for Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton.
Current Status
Standard TimeGMT+12 (UTC+12:00)
Next change: Saturday, September 26, 2026 — clocks move forward 1 hour (to GMT+13, UTC+13:00)
2026 DST Schedule
Spring Forward
September 26
GMT+12 (UTC+12:00) → GMT+13 (UTC+13:00)
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Fall Back
April 4
GMT+13 (UTC+13:00) → GMT+12 (UTC+12:00)
Clocks move back 1 hour
2027 DST Schedule
Fall Back
April 3, 2027
GMT+13 (UTC+13:00) → GMT+12 (UTC+12:00)
Spring Forward
September 25, 2027
GMT+12 (UTC+12:00) → GMT+13 (UTC+13:00)
Historical DST Dates
| Year | Spring Forward | Fall Back |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sep 23 | Apr 1 |
| 2024 | Sep 28 | Apr 6 |
| 2025 | Sep 27 | Apr 5 |
| 2026 | Sep 26 | Apr 4 |
Tips for the DST Transition
- 1Gradually adjust your sleep schedule by 15-20 minutes per day in the days leading up to the change.
- 2Set your clocks before going to bed the night before the transition.
- 3Use the extra hour in fall to catch up on rest — avoid staying up late.
- 4Check battery-powered clocks and manual devices, as they may not auto-update.
- 5Be cautious driving the Monday after spring forward, as fatigue-related accidents increase.
- 6Update any scheduled events, alarms, and reminders that may be affected.
UTC Offsets
- Standard
- UTC+12:00 (GMT+12)
- Daylight
- UTC+13:00 (GMT+13)
- IANA ID
- Pacific/Auckland
DST Quick Facts
- Last clock change
- April 4, 2026
- Clocks moved back 1 hour — 6 days ago
- Next clock change
- September 26, 2026
- Clocks move forward 1 hour — in 168 days
- DST duration 2026
- 189 days
- 52% of the year in summer time
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+12:00 (GMT+12)
- On standard time (UTC+12:00)
Countries
- New Zealand
Major Cities
- Auckland
- Wellington
- Christchurch
- Hamilton