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Time Change 1978 in Wellington, New Zealand

Next change:
Apr
7
1 hour Back

Apr 7, 2024, 3:00 am

Region: Wellington
Abbreviation: WGN
Country: New Zealand
Time Zones: 1
Location

Mar 5

Back 1 hour

Mar 5, 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ended

When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, March 5, 1978, 3:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, March 5, 1978, 2:00:00 am local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Mar 5, 1978 than the day before. There was more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.

More info:
Australia & New Zealand Start DST

Oct 29

Forward 1 hour

Oct 29, 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Started

When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, October 29, 1978, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, October 29, 1978, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Oct 29, 1978 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.

More info:
Australia & New Zealand Start DST

Other years: 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 2024

Daylight Saving Time History in Wellington

Detailed history for Wellington is not available before 1970. Statistics below are based on 1970 onwards.