DST Change Dates 2027
In 2027 the US changes its clocks on 14 March 2027 and 7 November 2027, the UK and EU on 28 March 2027 and 31 October 2027, Australia (Sydney) on 4 April 2027 and 3 October 2027, and New Zealand on 4 April 2027 and 26 September 2027.
DST 2027 at a glance
- US: forward 14 March 2027, back 7 November 2027.
- UK and EU: forward 28 March 2027, back 31 October 2027.
- Australia (Sydney): back 4 April 2027, forward 3 October 2027.
- New Zealand: back 4 April 2027, forward 26 September 2027.
- New York to London gap is usually 5 hours; it differs on 21 days.
Daylight saving time 2027 dates for the US, UK, EU, Australia and New Zealand, read from IANA time zone data, with the weeks the US-UK gap differs.
When does daylight saving time start and end in the US in 2027?
In the US, clocks go forward on 14 March 2027 and back on 7 November 2027, at 2:00 AM local time. The same two dates apply to the Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific zones, although each changes at its own 2:00 AM.
| Zone | Clocks go forward | Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (New York) | 14 March 2027, 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (UTC-4) | 7 November 2027, 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (UTC-5) |
| Central (Chicago) | 14 March 2027, 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (UTC-5) | 7 November 2027, 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (UTC-6) |
| Mountain (Denver) | 14 March 2027, 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (UTC-6) | 7 November 2027, 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (UTC-7) |
| Pacific (Los Angeles) | 14 March 2027, 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (UTC-7) | 7 November 2027, 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (UTC-8) |
When do the clocks change in the UK and Europe in 2027?
The UK and the EU move on the same dates: clocks go forward on 28 March 2027 and back on 31 October 2027. The EU changes all its zones at the same instant, 01:00 UTC, so the local time of the change differs by zone.
| Zone | Clocks go forward | Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| UK and Ireland (London) | 28 March 2027, 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM (UTC+1) | 31 October 2027, 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (UTC) |
| Central Europe (Paris) | 28 March 2027, 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (UTC+2) | 31 October 2027, 3:00 AM to 2:00 AM (UTC+1) |
| Eastern Europe (Athens) | 28 March 2027, 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM (UTC+3) | 31 October 2027, 4:00 AM to 3:00 AM (UTC+2) |
When do the clocks change in Australia in 2027?
Southern-hemisphere summer time ends in April and starts in October. In Sydney, clocks go back on 4 April 2027 and forward on 3 October 2027. Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia do not change their clocks.
| Zone | Clocks go forward | Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales, Victoria, ACT, Tasmania (Sydney) | 3 October 2027, 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (UTC+11) | 4 April 2027, 3:00 AM to 2:00 AM (UTC+10) |
| South Australia (Adelaide) | 3 October 2027, 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (UTC+10:30) | 4 April 2027, 3:00 AM to 2:00 AM (UTC+9:30) |
When do the clocks change in New Zealand in 2027?
New Zealand clocks go back on 4 April 2027 and forward on 26 September 2027. Its spring-forward date falls a week before Sydney's.
| Zone | Clocks go forward | Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (Auckland) | 26 September 2027, 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (UTC+13) | 4 April 2027, 3:00 AM to 2:00 AM (UTC+12) |
When is the New York to London time difference not 5 hours in 2027?
London is 5 hours ahead of New York for most of 2027, but the US and the UK change their clocks on different dates, so the gap is different on 21 days. Check meeting invites that fall in these periods.
- 14 March 2027 to 27 March 2027: 4 hours (14 days)
- 31 October 2027 to 6 November 2027: 4 hours (7 days)
Which places do not change their clocks in 2027?
Several large regions keep one offset all year. The table lists the ones people most often schedule with, read from the same IANA data, so the gap to them moves when your own clocks change.
| Zone | UTC offset all year | Clock changes |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona (Phoenix) | UTC-7 | None |
| Hawaii (Honolulu) | UTC-10 | None |
| United Arab Emirates (Dubai) | UTC+4 | None |
| India (Mumbai) | UTC+5:30 | None |
| Singapore | UTC+8 | None |
| Japan (Tokyo) | UTC+9 | None |
| Queensland (Brisbane) | UTC+10 | None |
| Western Australia (Perth) | UTC+8 | None |
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does daylight saving time start in 2027?
- In the US it starts on 14 March 2027, in the UK and EU on 28 March 2027, and in Australia (Sydney) on 3 October 2027. New Zealand starts on 26 September 2027.
- When does daylight saving time end in 2027?
- In the US it ends on 7 November 2027, in the UK and EU on 31 October 2027, and in Australia (Sydney) on 4 April 2027. New Zealand ends on 4 April 2027.
- Do all US states change their clocks?
- No. Arizona (most of the state) and Hawaii stay on one offset all year, and so do the US territories. The no-change table above is read from the same time zone data.
- Why is the US-UK time difference different for a few weeks in 2027?
- The US moves its clocks on 14 March 2027 and 7 November 2027, while the UK moves on 28 March 2027 and 31 October 2027. Between those dates one side is on summer time and the other is not.