DST Starts
Sunday, September 27, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC +12:00 → UTC +13:00
Daylight Saving Time in Christchurch
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends in Christchurch, when the clocks change, and how the local UTC offset changes during the year.
2026 DST
Christchurch, New Zealand
Pacific/Auckland
DST Ends
Sunday, April 5, 2026
2:59 AM
UTC +13:00 → UTC +12:00
Daylight Saving Time in Christchurch in 2026
Daylight Saving Time Ends
The clock change occurs on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
2:59 AM
UTC +13:00UTC +12:00
Daylight Saving Time Starts
The clock change occurs on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC +12:00UTC +13:00
DST Dates for Christchurch by Year
| Year | DST Starts | DST Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunday, September 24, 2023 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 2, 2023 2:59 AM |
| 2024 | Sunday, September 29, 2024 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 7, 2024 2:59 AM |
| 2025 | Sunday, September 28, 2025 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 6, 2025 2:59 AM |
| 2026 | Sunday, September 27, 2026 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 5, 2026 2:59 AM |
| 2027 | Sunday, September 26, 2027 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 4, 2027 2:59 AM |
| 2028 | Sunday, September 24, 2028 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 2, 2028 2:59 AM |
| 2029 | Sunday, September 30, 2029 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 1, 2029 2:59 AM |
Does Christchurch Use Daylight Saving Time?
Christchurch has seasonal clock changes in 2026. Its UTC offset changes during the year according to the Pacific/Auckland time zone data.
Christchurch Time Zone
The IANA time zone identifier used for Christchurch is Pacific/Auckland.
Time Zone
GMT+12
UTC +12:00
Time Zone
GMT+13
UTC +13:00
Daylight Saving Time in Christchurch FAQ
Does Christchurch observe daylight saving time?
Christchurch has seasonal clock changes in 2026 according to the Pacific/Auckland time zone data.
When does daylight saving time start in Christchurch in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts in Christchurch on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
When does daylight saving time end in Christchurch in 2026?
Daylight saving time ends in Christchurch on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch uses the IANA time zone identifier Pacific/Auckland.
Do the clocks change in Christchurch in 2026?
Yes. Christchurch has seasonal clock changes in 2026.
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