Current Local Time in Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand (GMT+12)
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Wellington follows New Zealand Time (NZT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between NZST (UTC+12) and NZDT (UTC+13).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Pacific/AucklandData: IANA Time Zone Database
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📍About Wellington Time Zone
Wellington is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12). Wellington observes Daylight Saving Time.
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Quick Facts: Wellington Time
- Time Zone: Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: New Zealand
- Coordinates: -41.29, 174.78
- Calling Code: +64 4
🌐Time Difference from Wellington
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌅New York | 9:09 AM | -16h | |
| ☀️London | 2:09 PM | -11h | |
| 🌙Tokyo | 10:09 PM | -3h | |
| ☀️Paris | 3:09 PM | -10h | |
| 🌆Dubai | 5:09 PM | -8h | |
| 🌙Singapore | 9:09 PM | -4h | |
| 🌙Hong Kong | 9:09 PM | -4h | |
| 🌙Shanghai | 9:09 PM | -4h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Wellington, New Zealand uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) in winter and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) during Daylight Saving Time in summer. Because New Zealand is in the southern hemisphere, DST begins in September and ends in April — the opposite of the northern hemisphere. The IANA timezone identifier is Pacific/Auckland.
Wellington is in the New Zealand Time zone (NZST, UTC+12 in winter; NZDT, UTC+13 in summer). Wellington uses the same timezone as Auckland — Pacific/Auckland. Wellington is the southernmost national capital in the world. The IANA identifier is Pacific/Auckland.
Yes. New Zealand observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks spring forward 1 hour to NZDT (UTC+13) on the last Sunday in September at 2:00 AM and fall back to NZST (UTC+12) on the first Sunday in April at 3:00 AM. As a southern hemisphere country, Wellington's 'summer time' is during September–April, which is the northern hemisphere's winter.
Wellington (NZST, UTC+12) is 2 hours ahead of Sydney (AEST, UTC+10) in the southern hemisphere winter. During DST, when Wellington is NZDT (UTC+13) and Sydney is AEDT (UTC+11), Wellington is still 2 hours ahead. However, the transitions don't perfectly align — there are brief periods when the gap is 3 hours.
Wellington (NZST, UTC+12) is 12 hours ahead of London (GMT, UTC+0) in winter. During UK summer (BST, UTC+1) and Wellington's summer (NZDT, UTC+13), Wellington is 12 hours ahead. The gap stays near 12 hours but can be 11 or 13 depending on the seasonal transitions.
Wellington (NZST, UTC+12) is 17 hours ahead of New York (EST, UTC-5) in winter. During US DST (EDT, UTC-4) and Wellington's summer (NZDT, UTC+13), Wellington is 17 hours ahead. The gap can vary between 16–18 hours depending on which city is observing DST.
Standard business hours in Wellington are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM NZST/NZDT, Monday through Friday. Wellington is New Zealand's capital and the seat of government. It is home to government ministries, Parliament, and many public sector employers. Key industries include government, financial services, tech (Xero, Weta Digital), and creative industries. Wellington has one of the highest concentrations of cafes and restaurants per capita in the world.
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