Daylight Saving Time 2027 in New Zealand

In 2027, New Zealand observes daylight saving time from Sunday, September 26, 2027 to Sunday, April 4, 2027. Clocks spring forward on 2027-09-26 and fall back on 2027-04-04.

DST 2027 schedule for New Zealand

Fall back
Sunday, April 4, 2027
Clocks shift from 02:00 (GMT+13, UTC+13:00) to 02:00 (GMT+12, UTC+12:00).
Spring forward
Sunday, September 26, 2027
Clocks shift from 01:00 (GMT+12, UTC+12:00) to 03:00 (GMT+13, UTC+13:00).

About time in New Zealand

Country
New Zealand
IANA time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Observes DST in 2027
Yes
Transitions in 2027
2

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Frequently asked questions about DST 2027 in New Zealand

When does daylight saving time start in New Zealand in 2027?+
Daylight saving time in New Zealand starts on 2027-09-26 at 01:00 local time. Clocks spring forward to 03:00, shifting the offset from UTC+12:00 to UTC+13:00.
When does daylight saving time end in New Zealand in 2027?+
Daylight saving time in New Zealand ends on 2027-04-04 at 02:00 local time. Clocks fall back to 02:00, shifting the offset from UTC+13:00 to UTC+12:00.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for New Zealand?+
The IANA time zone identifier for New Zealand is "Pacific/Auckland". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
How many DST transitions does New Zealand have in 2027?+
New Zealand has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2027. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.