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6
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Apr 6, 2025, 3:00 am
| Region: | Wellington |
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| Abbreviation: | WGN |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
Nov 3
Forward 1 hour
Nov 3, 1974 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, November 3, 1974, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, November 3, 1974, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Nov 3, 1974 than the day before. There was more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
More info:
Australia & New Zealand Start DST
Daylight Saving Time History in Wellington
Detailed history for Wellington is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.
- Wellington first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1974.
- Wellington has observed DST for 52 years between 1974 and 2025.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics