Daylight saving time in New Zealand ends at 3:00 am on the first Sunday in April each year , when clocks are turned back one hour to standard time.

Next end date

  • In 2026, daylight saving in NZ ends on Sunday 5 April 2026 at 3:00 am , when clocks go back to 2:00 am.
  • This follows the general rule that daylight saving ends on the first Sunday in April across New Zealand.

How it works

  • At the end of daylight saving, you turn clocks back one hour (“fall back”), which means earlier sunrises and earlier sunsets.
  • Many phones and computers update automatically, but manual clocks (like in cars or on walls) usually need changing.

Quick tips for the change

  • Try going to bed a little earlier for a couple of nights beforehand to make the transition smoother, especially for kids.
  • Use the clock change as a reminder to check things like smoke alarm batteries at home.

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