Get that extra hour of sleep! Daylight saving ends at 3 AM this Sunday, April 5, 2026. Here’s the deal on the “Fall Back” and why some want to ditch it.

Enjoy that extra hour of shut-eye while you can! Daylight saving officially ends this Sunday, April 5, 2026. At 3:00 AM, clocks will “fall back” one hour to 2:00 AM, marking the start of shorter days and the true arrival of autumn.

While most of us are happy for the extra sleep, a growing number of Kiwis are calling for the bi-annual “time-jump” to be ditched for good, citing the disruption to sleep cycles and health. For now, the tradition remains. It’s also the perfect time to do your annual safety check—while you’re adjusting the microwave clock, make sure to check the batteries in your smoke alarms. If you’re planning a sunrise fish with gear from Marine Tackle NZ this Sunday, just remember the sun will be coming up an hour “earlier” than you’re used to!