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Clock Changes in New Zealand 2026
When do the clocks go forward and back in New Zealand? Exact dates and times for every change to 2030, with a live countdown to the next one on 4 April 2027.
Did the clocks change in New Zealand?
The clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 4 April 2027 at 03:00.
Local time now: (NZDT · UTC+13). New Zealand →
Next clock change ⏪
–days–hours–minutes–seconds
Sunday 4 April 2027 · 03:00 → 02:00 · NZDT → NZST
Last change: Sunday 27 September 2026 (+1 hour).
Clock change dates in New Zealand
| Year | ⏩ Clocks go forward | ⏪ Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sun 27 Sep 2026, 02:00 | – |
| 2027 | Sun 26 Sep 2027, 02:00 | Sun 4 Apr 2027, 03:00 |
| 2028 | Sun 24 Sep 2028, 02:00 | Sun 2 Apr 2028, 03:00 |
| 2029 | Sun 30 Sep 2029, 02:00 | Sun 1 Apr 2029, 03:00 |
| 2030 | Sun 29 Sep 2030, 02:00 | Sun 7 Apr 2030, 03:00 |
| 2031 | Sun 28 Sep 2031, 02:00 | Sun 6 Apr 2031, 03:00 |
Clock changes in other countries
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AustraliaFrequently asked questions
When do the clocks go back in New Zealand in 2027?
The clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 4 April 2027 at 03:00.
When do the clocks go forward in New Zealand in 2027?
The clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday 26 September 2027 at 02:00.
Does New Zealand change its clocks?
Yes. New Zealand moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
Do you gain or lose an hour of sleep?
When the clocks go back, the night is one hour longer, so you gain an hour of sleep. When they go forward in spring, you lose an hour.
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