Current time in Wellington
New Zealand
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Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
UTC offset
GMT+12
Abbreviation
GMT+12
Daylight saving
Not in effect
Coordinates
-41.29, 174.78
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Wellington
Wellington uses Pacific/Auckland. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+12 in winter and UTC+13 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on September 27, 2026, when clocks go forward.
Time difference from Wellington
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +16h |
| London · United Kingdom | +11h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +19h |
| Paris · France | +10h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | +8h |
| Mumbai · India | +6h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | +3h |
| Sydney · Australia | +2h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Wellington
The longest day brings about 15h 10m of daylight, the shortest about 9h 11m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Christchurch · 305 km
- Auckland · 493 km
- Sydney · 2,226 km
- Hobart · 2,262 km
- Canberra · 2,326 km
- Nuku'alofa · 2,430 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Wellington in?
- Wellington is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, currently UTC+12.
- Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Wellington move between UTC+12 and UTC+13.
- What is the time difference between Wellington and New York?
- Wellington is 16h ahead of New York.