If you’ve been planning your afternoons around Netflix premieres, there’s a small change you’ll want to note. New movies and shows that usually arrive at 12:30 pm in India will now start streaming at 1:30 pm. The reason is daylight saving time, which recently ended in the United States. While India doesn’t adjust its clocks, Netflix schedules its global releases according to Pacific Time, where the company is based.
When clocks in the U.S. move back by an hour, the release time shifts for viewers in other parts of the world. That means Indian audiences will have to wait an extra hour for new episodes and films. It’s a small change, but one that can surprise anyone used to catching the latest release during their lunch break.
The timing will stay this way until daylight saving time begins again on March 8th, 2026. After that, releases will return to the familiar 12:30 pm slot. Until then, if you were planning a watch party or setting reminders, it’s worth adjusting your schedule slightly. It’s a reminder that time zones, though invisible, have a way of shaping how the world watches stories on Netflix.