Daylight Saving Time in New Zealand
🇳🇿 2026
Currently in DST (September → April)
Observes DST
Yes
DST Starts
September
DST Ends
April
About DST in New Zealand
New Zealand observes NZDT (UTC+13) from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April.
Regions Affected
All of New Zealand
Timezones in New Zealand
FAQ
Does New Zealand use daylight saving time?
Yes, New Zealand observes DST from September to April.
When do clocks change in New Zealand?
Clocks go forward 1 hour in September and back 1 hour in April.
Which parts of New Zealand don't observe DST?
All of New Zealand.