Apr 5, 2026, 3:00 am
| Region: | Otago |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | OTA |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
Apr 5
Back 1 hour
Apr 5, 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local daylight time is about to reach
Sunday, April 5, 2026, 3:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, April 5, 2026, 2:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Apr 5, 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
More info:
DST 2026: Your Guide to the Clock Change
Sep 27
Forward 1 hour
Sep 27, 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Sep 27, 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
More info:
DST 2026: Your Guide to the Clock Change
Daylight Saving Time History in Otago
Detailed history for Otago is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.
- Otago first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1974.
- Otago has observed DST for 53 years between 1974 and 2026.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics