Daylight Savings Time Changes in New Zealand 🇳🇿 (1974)
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Capital: | Wellington |
| Abbreviations: | NZ, NZL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 4 |
| Dial Code: | +64 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
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00
3 NOV
03 Nov 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 03 November 1974, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 03 November 1974, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 03 Nov 1974 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in New Zealand (1974)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Bay of Plenty | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Canterbury | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Chatham Islands | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Gisborne | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Hawke's Bay Region | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Marlborough | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Nelson Region | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Northland | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Otago | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Southland | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Taranaki Region | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Tasman District | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Waikato Region | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| Wellington Region | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
| West Coast | 03 Nov 1974 | - |
DST Changes Summary for New Zealand
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Sep | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 05 Apr | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 27 Sep | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 04 Apr | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Sep | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 02 Apr | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 24 Sep | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 01 Apr | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 30 Sep | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 07 Apr | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Sep | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in New Zealand
Does New Zealand use Daylight Saving Time in 1974?
Yes, New Zealand observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1974 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in New Zealand?
The next scheduled time transition in New Zealand will take place on Sunday, 03 November 1974. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of New Zealand follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because New Zealand spans 4 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in New Zealand?
Following the shift on 03 Nov 1974, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.