Current Time in Wellington
The live local time in Wellington, New Zealand — Auckland (Pacific/Auckland). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Wellington
Wellington follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Wellington observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go forward one hour (DST begins) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Wellington with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Wellington quick facts
- Country
- New Zealand
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- UTC offset
- UTC+13 (January) / UTC+12 (July)
- Calling code
- +64
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 0.42 million
- Coordinates
- 41.29°S, 174.78°E
Best time to call Wellington
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM–9:00 AM in Wellington. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 8:00 PM–4:00 AM in Wellington. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
Cities near Wellington
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Wellington in?+
Wellington is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Pacific/Auckland), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever New Zealand observes it.
When do the clocks change in Wellington?+
Wellington observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go forward one hour (DST begins) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
What is the best time to call Wellington from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM–9:00 AM in Wellington. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.