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Current Time in Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington is on New Zealand Daylight Time – NZDT (UTC+13) right now. It switches to NZST (UTC+12) on 4 Apr 2027.

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Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone of Wellington

Time zoneNew Zealand Daylight Time
AbbreviationNZDT
UTC offsetUTC+13
IANA time zone idPacific/Auckland
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC+12 in winter, UTC+13 in summer

Time difference between Wellington and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York18 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles21 hours behind--:--
London13 hours behind--:--
Paris12 hours behind--:--
Dubai9 hours behind--:--
India7 hours 30 minutes behind--:--
Manila5 hours behind--:--
Tokyo4 hours behind--:--
Sydney2 hours behind--:--
Toronto18 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Wellington

2026

  • 5 April 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).
  • 27 September 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NZST (UTC+12) to NZDT (UTC+13).

2027

  • 4 April 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).
  • 26 September 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NZST (UTC+12) to NZDT (UTC+13).

Wellington time FAQ

What time is it in Wellington right now?

Wellington is on NZDT (UTC+13). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Wellington, updated every second.

What time zone is Wellington in?

Wellington is in New Zealand Daylight Time, abbreviated NZDT, UTC+13. Its IANA time zone id is Pacific/Auckland.

Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from NZDT to NZST.

What is the time difference between Wellington and New York?

New York is 18 hours behind Wellington.

Other cities in New Zealand

AucklandManukauChristchurchTakapunaHamilton

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.