Current Time in Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington currently observes New Zealand Standard Time (NZST/NZDT, UTC+12).
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About Wellington
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. It has a population of about 381,900. Wellington keeps Pacific/Auckland time (UTC+12). It shares this time zone with Auckland and Christchurch. Its main airport uses the IATA code WLG.
Sunrise and sunset in Wellington
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Wellington time zone details
Clocks in Wellington move forward 1 hour to NZDT (UTC+13) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone and observes New Zealand Standard Time (NZST/NZDT). The current UTC offset is UTC+12.
What is the current time in Wellington?
It is currently 9:36 AM on Friday, August 7, 2026 in Wellington, New Zealand.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Wellington move forward 1 hour to NZDT (UTC+13) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Wellington today?
Sunrise today is at 7:22 AM and sunset at 5:30 PM, 10 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
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