Current time in Wellington, New Zealand
- Time zone
- New Zealand Daylight Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+13
- Daylight saving
- Clocks back Apr 4, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 5:55 AM · 8:14 PM
- IANA zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates
- 41.29° S, 174.78° E
Time difference from Wellington
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Wellington is 13 hours ahead | 12:32 AM |
| London | Wellington is 13 hours ahead | 12:32 AM |
| New York | Wellington is 18 hours ahead | 7:32 PM |
| Los Angeles | Wellington is 21 hours ahead | 4:32 PM |
| Dubai | Wellington is 9 hours ahead | 4:32 AM |
| Manila | Wellington is 5 hours ahead | 8:32 AM |
| Tokyo | Wellington is 4 hours ahead | 9:32 AM |
| Sydney | Wellington is 2 hours ahead | 11:32 AM |
Wellington time zone: questions
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington, New Zealand uses New Zealand Daylight Time, which is UTC+13 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Pacific/Auckland.
Does Wellington use daylight saving time?
Yes. Wellington uses UTC+12 in standard time and UTC+13 during daylight saving time, and is currently on daylight saving (summer) time. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
What is the time difference between Wellington and UTC?
Wellington is 13 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+13).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wellington today?
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Wellington at 5:55 AM and sets at 8:14 PM, giving 14 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Wellington?
Most offices in Wellington open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Wellington
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Christmas Day, Fri, Dec 25
NZX (New Zealand Exchange): 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM, Monday to Friday · —
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world → · All stock market hours →
More places in New Zealand
- Auckland 1:32 PM
- Christchurch 1:32 PM
- Queenstown 1:32 PM
- Chatham 2:17 PM
Other places on UTC+13 right now
- Auckland 1:32 PM
- Christchurch 1:32 PM
- Queenstown 1:32 PM
- Apia 1:32 PM
- Fakaofo 1:32 PM
- Kanton 1:32 PM
- McMurdo 1:32 PM
- Tongatapu 1:32 PM
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:32 AM
- New York 7:32 PM
- Tokyo 9:32 AM
- Los Angeles 4:32 PM
- Paris 1:32 AM
- Dubai 4:32 AM
- Manila 8:32 AM
- Sydney 11:32 AM
- Chicago 6:32 PM
- Seoul 9:32 AM
- Toronto 7:32 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:32 PM
- Beijing 8:32 AM
- Berlin 1:32 AM
- San Francisco 4:32 PM
- Shanghai 8:32 AM
- Bangkok 7:32 AM
- Delhi 6:02 AM
- Moscow 3:32 AM
- Mumbai 6:02 AM
- Rome 1:32 AM
- Amsterdam 1:32 AM
- Istanbul 3:32 AM
- Las Vegas 4:32 PM