Daylight saving time (DST) will end in parts of Australia and in New Zealand on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Clocks will be set back by one hour at 3:00 a.m. (local time), transitioning from daylight saving time to standard time:

• Australia: AEDT → AEST

• New Zealand: NZDT → NZST

It is important to note that DST is not observed nationwide in Australia. The time change applies only to states and territories that observe daylight saving time, including New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory.

Local trading hours for the Australian and New Zealand stock markets remain unchanged, as they continue to operate based on local clock time.

Impact on U.S. Equity Market Trading Hours

U.S. equity markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, will remain on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) until November 1, 2026.

As Australia and New Zealand exit daylight saving time while the United States remains on DST, the time difference will widen by one hour. As a result, U.S. market trading hours will move one hour earlier in local time across both regions starting April 5.

Regular U.S. Trading Session (9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET)

• Australia (AEST): 11:30 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. the following day

• New Zealand (NZST): 1:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. the following day

Investors should take note of this adjustment when monitoring U.S. market activity from Australia and New Zealand.