when does daylight saving start nsw

Daylight saving time in New South Wales starts on the first Sunday in October , when clocks go forward one hour at 2:00 am (to 3:00 am).

Quick Scoop

• In NSW, daylight saving usually:
  • Starts: First Sunday in October, 2:00 am → 3:00 am.
  • Ends: First Sunday in April, 3:00 am → 2:00 am.
• For upcoming years, this pattern continues unless the NSW government announces a change.

Next Start Dates (Pattern-Based)

Assuming the usual rules remain in place:

• 2025: Sunday 5 October, 2:00 am → 3:00 am.
• 2026: Sunday 4 October, 2:00 am → 3:00 am.

Always double‑check close to the date via an official NSW government or time service, as governments can occasionally change rules.

How to Remember It

• Think “spring forward” : in spring (October in Australia), clocks go forward one hour, giving more light in the evening.
• Think “fall back” : in autumn (April), clocks go back one hour, giving more light in the morning.

If you are planning travel, work shifts, or public transport around that weekend, it is safest to confirm with an official time source or NSW government site a few days before, in case of any updates.

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