when does daylight savings finish in new zealand

June 28, 2026

Daylight saving time in New Zealand finishes on the first Sunday in April each year, when clocks go back one hour from NZDT to NZST.

For this current daylight saving period, it ends on Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 3:00 am , when clocks are turned back to 2:00 am local standard time.

Quick Scoop

Daylight saving ends: First Sunday in April.

Next end date: 5 April 2026, 3:00 am → 2:00 am.

After the change, you get more light in the morning and less in the evening.

So if you’re in New Zealand, plan to turn your clocks back one hour before bed on Saturday night, 4 April 2026 so you’re on the right time for Sunday.

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