What time is it in Wellington right now?

The current time in Wellington, New Zealand is 02:41:42 PM (NZDT), which is UTC+13.

What time zone is Wellington in?

Wellington uses the Pacific/Auckland time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated NZDT, UTC+13.

Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Wellington observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on April 4, 2027.

What is the UTC offset in Wellington?

Wellington is currently UTC+13 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Local Time in Wellington, New Zealand

17°C / 63°F · Clear sky

Currently business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Apr 4

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IANA Zone: Pacific/Auckland
Country: New Zealand
Continent: Oceania

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Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed.

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Wellington vs. major world hubs

Wellington
0
Sydney
+2 hours
Tokyo
+4 hours
Singapore
+5 hours
Hong Kong
+5 hours
Shanghai
+5 hours
Mumbai
+7.5 hours
Dubai
+9 hours
Cairo
+10 hours
Istanbul
+10 hours
Moscow
+10 hours
Paris
+11 hours
Johannesburg
+11 hours
London
+12 hours
Lagos
+12 hours
UTC
+13 hours
Sao Paulo
+16 hours
New York
+17 hours
Toronto
+17 hours
Chicago
+18 hours
Los Angeles
+20 hours

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 is 02:41:42 PM (NZDT), which is UTC+13.
What time zone is Wellington in?: Wellington uses the Pacific/Auckland time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated NZDT, UTC+13.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Wellington observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on April 4, 2027.
What is the UTC offset in Wellington?: Wellington is currently UTC+13 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).