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Time Difference: London to Wellington

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇳🇿WellingtonUTC+12
🇬🇧
London, UK
Fri, Jun 5
🇳🇿
Wellington, New Zealand
Sat, Jun 6

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Time Difference
11 hours
Wellington is 11 hours ahead of London
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London vs Wellington timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Wellington (New Zealand) uses Pacific/Auckland at UTC+12. This means Wellington is 12 hours ahead of London (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between London and Wellington

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in London and Wellington do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

LondonWellingtonStatus
6am5pmLondon early, Wellington evening
7am6pmLondon early, Wellington evening
8am7pmLondon early, Wellington evening
9am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am10pmLondon working hours, Wellington late evening
12pm11pmLondon working hours, Wellington late evening
1pm12amLondon working hours, Wellington asleep
2pm1amLondon working hours, Wellington asleep
3pm2amLondon working hours, Wellington asleep
4pm3amLondon working hours, Wellington asleep
5pm4amLondon evening, Wellington asleep
6pm5amLondon evening, Wellington asleep
7pm6amLondon evening, Wellington early
8pm7amLondon evening, Wellington early
9pm8amLondon evening, Wellington early
10pm9amLondon late evening, Wellington working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between London and Wellington

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 11 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 13 hours behind.
  • Mar 29 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 12 hours behind.
  • Sep 26 → Oct 25Difference temporarily 12 hours behind.
  • Oct 25 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 13 hours behind.

London transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026. Wellington transitions on April 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026.

Distance between London and Wellington

Great-circle distance
18,814 km
Direct flight time
~23h 8m

London and Wellington are 18,814 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~23h 8m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Wellington?
The current time difference is 11 hours. London is currently 11 hours behind Wellington.
Is London ahead of Wellington?
No. London is currently 11 hours behind Wellington.
What time is it in Wellington when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 8pm in Wellington.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Wellington?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in London and Wellington do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do London and Wellington observe daylight saving time?
London and Wellington both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are London and Wellington?
London and Wellington are 18,814 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 23 hours 8 minutes.