Current Local Time in Wellington, New Zealand

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UTC Pacific/Auckland
Map showing the location of Wellington

Wellington is a city in New Zealand. It keeps time in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, whose standard offset is UTC+12. Wellington observes daylight saving time, so its clocks move forward by an hour in local summer and its UTC offset shifts accordingly. This page shows the current local time in Wellington as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.

Wellington facts

Country
New Zealand
Region
Wellington
Coordinates
41.2865° S, 174.7762° E
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Population
~217,000
Currency
New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Languages
English, Māori
Calling code
+64

Time zone

Zone name
Pacific/Auckland
Standard offset
UTC+12
Current offset
Daylight saving
Observed (UTC+12 standard, UTC+13 in summer)
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Wellington in?

Wellington uses the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Its standard offset is UTC+12, and it switches to UTC+13 during daylight saving time.

Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Wellington moves its clocks forward by one hour in local summer and back again in winter, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

What country is Wellington in?

Wellington is located in New Zealand. The local currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZD) and the international calling code is +64.