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