Current Time in Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington currently observes New Zealand Standard Time (NZST/NZDT, UTC+12).

Live Updates every second DST-aware
NZST UTC+12 Monday, June 22, 2026
23:06:06

Compare with

It is on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington currently observes New Zealand Standard Time (NZST/NZDT, UTC+12). Clocks in Wellington move forward 1 hour to NZDT (UTC+13) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
About

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. Its main airport uses the IATA code WLG.

Daylight today

Sunrise and sunset in Wellington

midnightnoonmidnight
↑ Sunrise 7:47 AM 9 hours 11 minutes of daylight Sunset 4:58 PM
Time differences

Wellington vs major cities right now

Differences update automatically when either side starts or ends daylight saving time. Tap a row for the full conversion page with a 24-hour table.

Reference

Wellington time zone details

Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Zone name
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST/NZDT)
UTC offset now
UTC+12
Daylight saving
Yes — currently on standard time
Business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in UTC
Coordinates
-41.29, 174.78

Clocks in Wellington move forward 1 hour to NZDT (UTC+13) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

More cities in New Zealand

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 11:06 PM on Monday, June 22, 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 7:47 AM and sunset at 4:58 PM — 9 hours 11 minutes of daylight.

More world clock & time zone apps

From the team behind worldclock.pro — global scheduling on iPhone & iPad, a Mac menu-bar clock, and precision Zulu/UTC for aviation, military, and HAM radio.

iPhone & iPad World Clock Master icon

World Clock Master

★★★★★4.7

Global time zone scheduling for international teams, travelers, and professionals who coordinate across cities and continents.

View app
macOS World Clock Pro Mac icon

World Clock Pro

★★★★★4.3

The same powerful time zone converter, meeting scheduler, and world clock — living in your Mac's menu bar.

View app
iPhone Zulu Time app icon

Zulu Time

★★★★★4.8

Precision UTC for pilots, military, and HAM radio — NTP-synced atomic accuracy, NATO time-zone letters, and an interactive world map.

View app