DST Starts
Sunday, September 27, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC +12:00 → UTC +13:00
Daylight Saving Time in Hamilton
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends in Hamilton, when the clocks change, and how the local UTC offset changes during the year.
2026 DST
Hamilton, New Zealand
Pacific/Auckland
DST Ends
Sunday, April 5, 2026
2:59 AM
UTC +13:00 → UTC +12:00
Daylight Saving Time in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton Use Daylight Saving Time?
Hamilton has seasonal clock changes in 2026. Its UTC offset changes during the year according to the Pacific/Auckland time zone data.
Hamilton Time Zone
The IANA time zone identifier used for Hamilton is Pacific/Auckland.
Time Zone
GMT+12
UTC +12:00
Time Zone
GMT+13
UTC +13:00
Daylight Saving Time in Hamilton FAQ
Does Hamilton observe daylight saving time?
Hamilton has seasonal clock changes in 2026 according to the Pacific/Auckland time zone data.
When does daylight saving time start in Hamilton in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts in Hamilton on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
When does daylight saving time end in Hamilton in 2026?
Daylight saving time ends in Hamilton on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
What time zone is Hamilton in?
Hamilton uses the IANA time zone identifier Pacific/Auckland.
Do the clocks change in Hamilton in 2026?
Yes. Hamilton has seasonal clock changes in 2026.
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