Current local time in Wellington, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Wellington
Wellington, Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 22,816.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Telford and Wrekin |
| Coordinates: | 52°42′N / 2°31′W |
| Population: | 22,816 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Wellington
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Wellington is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Wellington today
| Sunrise: | 07:50 |
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| Sunset: | 17:58 |
| Solar noon: | 12:54 |
| Day length: | 10h 07m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:15 – 18:33 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Wellington
- New York+5 hWellington is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeWellington is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hWellington is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Wellington time
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Wellington is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Wellington and New York?
Right now Wellington is 5 hours ahead of New York. 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 Abuja?
Right now Wellington and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.