Daylight saving in New Zealand starts on the last Sunday in September and ends on the first Sunday in April. In 2026, that means it ended on Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 3:00 am , and it will start again on Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 2:00 am.

Quick Scoop

  • Start: last Sunday in September, clocks go forward 1 hour.
  • End: first Sunday in April, clocks go back 1 hour.
  • Current 2026 date: the next change is the start on 27 September 2026.

If you want, I can also give you the exact time change for your city in New Zealand.