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Weather Forecast for Leigh (Auckland, New Zealand)
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Forecast Overview
Tue Dec 24 
79°F 57°F 26°C 14°C Sunny skies.
detailsWed Dec 25 
72°F 57°F 22°C 14°C Chance of rain after 7 pm.
detailsThu Dec 26 
70°F 57°F 21°C 14°C Chance of rain in the morning and in the afternoon.
detailsFri Dec 27 75°F 61°F 24°C 16°C Sunny skies.
detailsSat Dec 28 
75°F 59°F 24°C 15°C A few passing clouds.
detailsSun Dec 29 
75°F 59°F 24°C 15°C More clouds than sun.
detailsMon Dec 30 
75°F 61°F 24°C 16°C Chance of light rain in the morning.
detailsTue Dec 31 
68°F 59°F 20°C 15°C Chance of light rain in the morning.
detailsWed Jan 1 
72°F 55°F 22°C 13°C Chance of light rain in the morning.
detailsThu Jan 2 73°F 55°F 23°C 13°C Partly cloudy skies.
detailsFri Jan 3 73°F 55°F 23°C 13°C Chance of rain in the afternoon and late at night.
detailsSat Jan 4 70°F 55°F 21°C 13°C Chance of light rain in the afternoon.
detailsSun Jan 5 72°F 59°F 22°C 15°C Chance of rain in the morning and in the afternoon.
detailsMon Jan 6 75°F 55°F 24°C 13°C A few passing clouds.
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Detailed Forecast
| Monday, December 23 | sunrise: 06:00 sunset: 20:38 |
| Chance of light rain in the morning (between 7 am and 1 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. Wind: 11 mph (17 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 13:00 16:00 |  | Times of sun and clouds. | 74°F (23°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 55% | 0.234% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Sunny. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 69°F (20°C) | 10 mph (15 km/h) | 67% | 0.231% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 61°F (16°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 93% | 0.23% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 59°F (15°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 96% | 0.231% |
| Tuesday, December 24 | sunrise: 06:00 sunset: 20:39 |
| Low around 58°F (14°C), high around 79°F (26°C). Sunny skies. Wind: 6 mph (10 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | A few passing clouds. | 58°F (15°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 96% | 0.231% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Sunny. | 59°F (15°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 93% | 0.231% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Sunny. | 70°F (21°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 57% | 0.23% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Sunny. | 77°F (25°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 45% | 0.226% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Sunny. | 77°F (25°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 42% | 0.222% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Sunny. | 71°F (22°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 56% | 0.219% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 60°F (16°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 81% | 0.219% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Clear. | 59°F (15°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 86% | 0.219% |
| Wednesday, December 25 | sunrise: 06:01 sunset: 20:39 |
| Low around 57°F (14°C), high around 72°F (22°C). Chance of rain in the evening and during the night (after 7 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.27 in (6.75 mm). Partly cloudy skies. Wind: 12 mph (19 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Clear. | 57°F (14°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 92% | 0.219% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Sunny. | 59°F (15°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 88% | 0.219% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 67°F (20°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 62% | 0.218% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. | 68°F (20°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 65% | 0.214% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Overcast. | 69°F (20°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 69% | 0.211% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 69% | 0.21% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5625 mm). | 63°F (17°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 83% | 0.21% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.24 in (6 mm). | 61°F (16°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 95% | 0.272% |
| Thursday, December 26 | sunrise: 06:02 sunset: 20:39 |
| Low around 57°F (14°C), high around 70°F (21°C). Chance of rain in the morning and early afternoon (between 10 am and 4 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.38 in (9.5625 mm). Considerable cloudiness. Wind: 12 mph (19 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Mostly clear. Precipitation: 0.04 in (1.0625 mm). | 59°F (15°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 95% | 0.28% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.06 in (1.5 mm). | 58°F (14°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 94% | 0.302% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. Precipitation: 0.06 in (1.625 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 77% | 0.307% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.07 in (1.875 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 5 mph (7 km/h) | 70% | 0.307% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.09 in (2.375 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 72% | 0.327% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.04 in (1.125 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 69% | 0.321% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 61°F (16°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 83% | 0.314% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | A few passing clouds. | 60°F (16°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 81% | 0.31% |
| Friday, December 27 | sunrise: 06:02 sunset: 20:40 |
| Low around 60°F (16°C), high around 76°F (24°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). Sunny skies. Wind: 15 mph (24 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Mostly clear. | 61°F (16°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 85% | 0.306% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Sunny. | 62°F (17°C) | 13 mph (20 km/h) | 83% | 0.303% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Sunny. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 70°F (21°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 61% | 0.297% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Sunny. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | 75°F (24°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 48% | 0.287% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Sunny. | 74°F (23°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 52% | 0.277% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Sunny. | 70°F (21°C) | 14 mph (22 km/h) | 62% | 0.27% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 64°F (18°C) | 14 mph (23 km/h) | 63% | 0.267% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Clear. | 63°F (17°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 70% | 0.265% |
| Saturday, December 28 | sunrise: 06:03 sunset: 20:40 |
| Low around 59°F (15°C), high around 76°F (24°C). A few passing clouds. Wind: 15 mph (24 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Clear. | 59°F (15°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 81% | 0.264% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Sunny. | 61°F (16°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 78% | 0.264% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Sunny. | 70°F (21°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 58% | 0.261% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Sunny. | 75°F (24°C) | 14 mph (23 km/h) | 46% | 0.253% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Sunny. | 74°F (23°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 53% | 0.246% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Sunny. | 69°F (20°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 69% | 0.241% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 64°F (18°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 76% | 0.24% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Overcast. | 61°F (16°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 87% | 0.24% |
| Sunday, December 29 | sunrise: 06:03 sunset: 20:40 |
| Low around 60°F (15°C), high around 76°F (24°C). More clouds than sun. Wind: 13 mph (20 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Mostly clear. | 60°F (16°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 88% | 0.24% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. | 61°F (16°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 88% | 0.24% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Sunny. | 70°F (21°C) | 13 mph (20 km/h) | 60% | 0.238% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Sunny. | 75°F (24°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 45% | 0.232% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. | 74°F (24°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 49% | 0.226% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Sunny. | 69°F (21°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 68% | 0.222% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Times of clear skies and clouds. | 63°F (17°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 92% | 0.222% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Overcast. | 65°F (18°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 89% | 0.222% |
| Monday, December 30 | sunrise: 06:04 sunset: 20:41 |
| Low around 61°F (16°C), high around 75°F (24°C). Chance of light rain early in the morning (between 7 am and 10 am). Estimated precipitation: 0.02 in (0.625 mm). Times of sun and clouds. Wind: 16 mph (26 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 66°F (19°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 87% | 0.221% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. | 67°F (19°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 88% | 0.221% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5625 mm). | 71°F (22°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 74% | 0.223% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Sunny. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 74°F (23°C) | 14 mph (23 km/h) | 53% | 0.22% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Sunny. | 71°F (22°C) | 16 mph (26 km/h) | 45% | 0.214% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Sunny. | 66°F (19°C) | 14 mph (23 km/h) | 65% | 0.21% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 62°F (17°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 74% | 0.209% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Clear. | 61°F (16°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 76% | 0.208% |
| Tuesday, December 31 | sunrise: 06:05 sunset: 20:41 |
| Low around 58°F (15°C), high around 69°F (20°C). Chance of light rain early in the morning, between 4 am and 10 am. Estimated precipitation: 0.05 in (1.25 mm). Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. Wind: 17 mph (28 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Clear. | 61°F (16°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 76% | 0.208% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 60°F (16°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 81% | 0.207% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.04 in (0.9375 mm). | 64°F (18°C) | 14 mph (22 km/h) | 77% | 0.211% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Sunny. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 17 mph (28 km/h) | 46% | 0.208% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. | 67°F (19°C) | 17 mph (28 km/h) | 50% | 0.203% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Sunny. | 65°F (18°C) | 14 mph (22 km/h) | 60% | 0.2% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 60°F (15°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 65% | 0.198% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Clear. | 59°F (15°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 80% | 0.198% |
| Wednesday, January 1 | sunrise: 06:05 sunset: 20:41 |
| Low around 56°F (13°C), high around 72°F (22°C). Chance of light rain early in the morning (between 7 am and 10 am). Estimated precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). A few passing clouds. Wind: 12 mph (20 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Mostly clear. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 57°F (14°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 91% | 0.198% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Sunny. | 57°F (14°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 89% | 0.198% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 55% | 0.197% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | More clouds than sun. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 71°F (21°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 51% | 0.194% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Overcast. | 70°F (21°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 53% | 0.19% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Sunny. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 67°F (20°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 59% | 0.188% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 58°F (14°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 87% | 0.188% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Clear. | 56°F (13°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 90% | 0.188% |
| Thursday, January 2 | sunrise: 06:06 sunset: 20:41 |
| Low around 56°F (13°C), high around 73°F (23°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.01 in (0.3125 mm). Partly cloudy skies. Wind: 11 mph (18 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Mostly clear, with a few passing clouds. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 56°F (13°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 94% | 0.188% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 59°F (15°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 86% | 0.188% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Partly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 60% | 0.187% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 73°F (23°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 48% | 0.184% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 70°F (21°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 54% | 0.181% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Sunny. | 69°F (20°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 59% | 0.179% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 59°F (15°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 89% | 0.178% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | A few passing clouds. | 57°F (14°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 94% | 0.178% |
| Friday, January 3 | sunrise: 06:07 sunset: 20:41 |
| Low around 55°F (13°C), high around 73°F (23°C). Chance of rain late in the afternoon (between 4 pm and 7 pm) and during the night (after 10 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.06 in (1.4375 mm). Partly cloudy skies. Wind: 17 mph (27 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Mostly clear. | 56°F (13°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 94% | 0.179% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Sunny. | 56°F (14°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 90% | 0.179% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. | 68°F (20°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 58% | 0.178% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Overcast. | 70°F (21°C) | 17 mph (27 km/h) | 61% | 0.175% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Overcast. | 73°F (23°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 56% | 0.172% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 74% | 0.172% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Mostly clear. Precipitation: 0.05 in (1.1875 mm). | 60°F (16°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 90% | 0.174% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 57°F (14°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 90% | 0.175% |
| Saturday, January 4 | sunrise: 06:07 sunset: 20:41 |
| Low around 55°F (13°C), high around 69°F (21°C). Chance of light rain early in the afternoon (between 1 pm and 4 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.09 in (2.3125 mm). Considerable cloudiness. Wind: 13 mph (21 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 55°F (13°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 88% | 0.175% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. | 58°F (14°C) | 10 mph (15 km/h) | 81% | 0.175% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.3125 mm). | 63°F (17°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 68% | 0.175% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). | 64°F (18°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 66% | 0.175% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm). | 69°F (20°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 50% | 0.176% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Sunny. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.625 mm). | 64°F (18°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 63% | 0.176% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 60°F (15°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 66% | 0.176% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Overcast. | 59°F (15°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 71% | 0.175% |
| Sunday, January 5 | sunrise: 06:08 sunset: 20:42 |
| Low around 59°F (15°C), high around 72°F (22°C). Chance of rain from 10 am to 7 pm. The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.16 in (4.125 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 18 mph (29 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Clear. | 59°F (15°C) | 16 mph (26 km/h) | 71% | 0.174% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. | 60°F (16°C) | 17 mph (28 km/h) | 72% | 0.174% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. | 67°F (20°C) | 18 mph (29 km/h) | 59% | 0.172% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.625 mm). | 69°F (20°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 61% | 0.174% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.06 in (1.5 mm). | 70°F (21°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 62% | 0.178% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.07 in (1.75 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 13 mph (20 km/h) | 72% | 0.182% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | 63°F (17°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 77% | 0.182% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | Overcast. | 62°F (17°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 81% | 0.181% |
| Monday, January 6 | sunrise: 06:09 sunset: 20:42 |
| Low around 56°F (13°C), high around 74°F (24°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.09 in (2.375 mm). A few passing clouds. Wind: 15 mph (25 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 01:00 04:00 | | Mostly clear. Precipitation: 0.09 in (2.375 mm). | 58°F (14°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 92% | 0.205% |
| 04:00 07:00 | | Overcast. | 57°F (14°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 93% | 0.205% |
| 07:00 10:00 | | Sunny. | 67°F (19°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 65% | 0.204% |
| 10:00 13:00 | | Sunny. | 74°F (23°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 45% | 0.2% |
| 13:00 16:00 | | Sunny. | 73°F (23°C) | 15 mph (25 km/h) | 46% | 0.195% |
| 16:00 19:00 | | Sunny. | 68°F (20°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 61% | 0.192% |
| 19:00 22:00 | | Clear. | 61°F (16°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 83% | 0.191% |
| 22:00 01:00 | | A few passing clouds. | 58°F (15°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 94% | 0.191% |
Leigh (latitude 36°17'S, longitude 174°49'E)
Local Time:
Leigh is in the "Pacific/Auckland" timezone.
The "Pacific/Auckland" timezone uses a Standard Time (ST) / Daylight Saving Time (DST) alternation scheme, and it currently is in DST (since Sunday, 29 September 2024, 03:00 AM local time). During DST, the timezone abbreviation is NZDT and the offset to Universal Time (UTC, GMT or Zulu) is +13:00 hours.
Leigh will exit DST (returning to standard time) on Sunday, 6 April 2025, at 03:00 AM local time, when clocks will be turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, 6 April 2025, 02:00 AM local standard time. During ST, the timezone abbreviation is NZST and the offset to UTC will be +12:00 hours.