Current Local Time in Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand (GMT+13)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Wellington follows New Zealand Time (NZT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between NZST (UTC+12) and NZDT (UTC+13).
πTwo-City Time Converter
β°Time Zone Facts
Pacific/AucklandData: IANA Time Zone Database
π’Business Hours in Wellington
βοΈClimate
Oceanic with mild temperatures (8-20Β°C). Very windy. Rain possible any time.
ποΈTop Attractions
πAbout Wellington Time Zone
Wellington is located in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+13). As a significant city in New Zealand, Wellington serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Wellington is 18 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Wellington, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 9 AM to 5 PM. Cuba Street cafes open late. local time. Wellington observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Wellington has a population of approximately 215K (420K in the metro area). The local currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZ$). To call Wellington from abroad, use the country code +64 4. The primary language spoken is English, MΔori.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Wellington time is 18 hours ahead of New York, and 13 hours ahead of London. This makes Wellington strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Wellington Time
- β’ Time Zone: Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13)
- β’ Daylight Saving: Observed
- β’ Country: New Zealand (NZ)
- β’ Coordinates: -41.29Β°, 174.78Β°
- β’ Calling Code: +64 4