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What time is it in Wellington right now?

03:05 AM
Thu, Oct 8
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
UTC Offset
UTC+12
Coordinates
-41.29, 174.78
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About the Wellington timezone

The current time in Wellington, New Zealand is 03:05 AM (UTC+13). Wellington observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12).

Wellington is located in New Zealand at 41.29°S, 174.78°E. View Wellington on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Wellington

Sunrise
6:44 AM
Solar noon
1:08 PM
Sunset
7:32 PM
Day length
12h 48m

On Friday, October 9, Wellington sees 12h 48m of daylight. The sun rises at 6:44 AM, reaches its highest point at 1:08 PM, and sets at 7:32 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Wellington

Wellington observes daylight saving time. In 2027, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, April 4, 2027 — clocks fall back at 2:00 AM local time (UTC+13 → UTC+12).
  • Sunday, September 26, 2027 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC+12 → UTC+13).

During DST, business hours in Wellington shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Wellington, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Wellington from around the world

Time difference between Wellington and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 11am–5pm in Wellington corresponds to 9am–3pm in Sydney.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Sydney2 hours ahead11am–5pm (Wellington) = 9am–3pm (Sydney)
Tokyo4 hours ahead1pm–5pm (Wellington) = 9am–1pm (Tokyo)
Singapore5 hours ahead2pm–5pm (Wellington) = 9am–12pm (Singapore)
Dubai9 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
Berlin11 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
London12 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
New York17 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
Los Angeles20 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Wellington

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Wellington and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
ChristchurchNew Zealand305 kmsame time
AucklandNew Zealand493 kmsame time
SydneyAustralia2,226 km2 hours behind
NoumeaNew Caledonia2,255 km2 hours behind
Nuku'alofaTonga2,423 kmsame time
BrisbaneAustralia2,507 km3 hours behind

Other cities in UTC+12

🇳🇿Auckland🇫🇯Fiji🇳🇿Christchurch

Compare Wellington with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Wellington right now?
The current time in Wellington, New Zealand can be seen at the top of this page. Wellington observes the Pacific/Auckland timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC+12.
What timezone is Wellington in?
Wellington, New Zealand is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Wellington?
Wellington has a standard UTC offset of UTC+12.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wellington observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Wellington in 2026?
In 2026, Wellington springs forward on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Wellington in 2026?
In 2026, Wellington falls back on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time.