Daylight Saving Time in Antarctica
Complete DST history, upcoming clock changes and timezone details for Antarctica.
📋 DST Transition History & Schedule
📖 About DST in Antarctica
Daylight Saving Time in Antarctica
Antarctica observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are adjusted in Antarctica/McMurdo. The next clock change is onSun, 27 Sep 2026, when clocks will goforwardby 1 hour.
DST transitions shown above cover 2025–2028 and are calculated automatically using the IANA timezone database — no manual updates required. Times shown are in local time at the moment of the clock change.
DST Impact CalculatorHow does the clock change affect your meetings?
When clocks inAntarcticagoforward 1 houronSun, 27 Sep 2026, your scheduled meetings shift. Enter a time to see the impact:
Frequently Asked QuestionsDST — Antarctica
Antarctica does observe Daylight Saving Time. Clocks are adjusted in the Antarctica/McMurdo timezone.
In 2026, clocks in Antarctica go forward (spring ahead) on Sun, 27 Sep 2026 at 03:00 local time. The UTC offset changes from UTC+12:00 to UTC+13:00.
Clocks in Antarctica change by 1 hour during DST transitions. The next change is on Sun, 27 Sep 2026.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting clocks forward by 1 hour during summer months to extend evening daylight. Clocks 'spring forward' in spring and 'fall back' in autumn. Not all countries observe DST — Antarctica does.
The current UTC offset of Antarctica is UTC+12:00 (NZST). This offset changes during DST transitions.