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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Wellington

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇳🇿WellingtonUTC+12
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Thu, Oct 8
🇳🇿
Wellington, New Zealand
Fri, Oct 9

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Time Difference
20 hours
Wellington is 20 hours ahead of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles vs Wellington timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Wellington (New Zealand) uses Pacific/Auckland at UTC+12. This means Wellington is 20 hours ahead of Los Angeles (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Wellington

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles 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

Los AngelesWellingtonStatus
6am2amLos Angeles early, Wellington asleep
7am3amLos Angeles early, Wellington asleep
8am4amLos Angeles early, Wellington asleep
9am5amLos Angeles working hours, Wellington asleep
10am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm5pmLos Angeles evening, Wellington evening
10pm6pmLos Angeles late evening, Wellington evening

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 Los Angeles and Wellington

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 19 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 21 hours behind.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 20 hours behind.
  • Sep 26 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 20 hours behind.
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 21 hours behind.

Los Angeles transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. Wellington transitions on April 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026.

Distance between Los Angeles and Wellington

Great-circle distance
10,812 km
Direct flight time
~13h 43m

Los Angeles and Wellington are 10,812 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 43m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Wellington?
The current time difference is 20 hours. Los Angeles is currently 20 hours behind Wellington.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Wellington?
No. Los Angeles is currently 20 hours behind Wellington.
What time is it in Wellington when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 5am in Wellington.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Wellington?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Wellington?
Los Angeles and Wellington are 10,812 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 43 minutes.