Current Time in Wellington, New Zealand
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
NZSTUTC+12
Wellington time zone
Time Zone
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
IANA: Pacific/Auckland
UTC Offset
UTC+12
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Sep 27, 2026
Coordinates
41.29° S, 174.78° E
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
6:15 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 1 minute of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington to New York | -16 hours | |
| Wellington to London | -11 hours | |
| Wellington to Dubai | -8 hours | |
| Wellington to New Delhi | -6 hours 30 minutes | |
| Wellington to Tokyo | -3 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Wellington. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Wellington
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington is on New Zealand Time (IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland). It uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) as standard time and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) during daylight saving time.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wellington is in the southern hemisphere, so in 2026 daylight saving time ends on Sunday, April 5, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM, and starts again on Sunday, September 27, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Wellington and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 16 hours behind Wellington. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wellington?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 6:15 PM local time, giving 12 hours 1 minute of daylight.
Is all of New Zealand on the same time as Wellington?
No. New Zealand has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Wellington follows New Zealand Time.