Daylight saving time in New Zealand: next clock change, rules and regions

The next clock change in New Zealand is 4 April 2027 at 03:00 in Auckland, back from UTC+13 to UTC+12.

Clocks go forward on the last Sunday in September at 02:00 NZST and back on the first Sunday in April at 03:00 NZDT.

Clocks first changed in 1927.

2025 to 2028
YearClock change
2025Yes
2026Yes
2027Yes
2028Yes
Regions and exceptions
PlacesOffsetClock change
AucklandUTC+12 (UTC+13 in summer)Changes