Current local time in Wellington, New Zealand
NZDT · UTC+13:00 · New Zealand Daylight Time
About Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand uses the New Zealand Daylight Time time zone (Pacific/Auckland), currently UTC+13:00. It is the capital of New Zealand. Population: about 381,900.
| Country: | New Zealand |
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| Coordinates: | 41°17′S / 174°47′E |
| Population: | 381,900 |
| Currency: | New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
| Languages: | English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language |
| Country calling code: | +64 |
Time zone in Wellington
| IANA time zone: | Pacific/Auckland |
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| Time zone name: | New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+13:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in New Zealand: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Wellington is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+12:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 4 April 2027 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+12:00 (NZST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Wellington today
| Sunrise: | 06:22 |
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| Sunset: | 19:48 |
| Solar noon: | 13:05 |
| Day length: | 13h 25m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:54 – 20:16 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (NZDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Wellington
- London+12 hWellington is 12 hours ahead of London
- New York+17 hWellington is 17 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+12 hWellington is 12 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Wellington time
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland (New Zealand Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC+13:00.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Wellington is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+12:00.
What is the time difference between Wellington and London?
Right now Wellington is 12 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Wellington and New York?
Right now Wellington is 17 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.